Sam Miller takes over the head coaching duties for Christian Fellowship following in the footsteps of Tyler Ryan who led the Eagles for six years. Ryan brought the CFS boys’ program back into the 4th District after a successful 19-9 season in 2020-2021. The Eagles finished 12-18 last year.
They are looking for their first win after a 0-2 start with losses to Dawson Springs and Fulton County.
The Eagles opened the 2022-2023 season at Dawson Springs with a 64-50 loss, despite 23 points from senior Andrew Dunning which included four 3-pointers. Dunning also recorded his first of what will be many double doubles this season with 12 rebounds.
Scoring
CFS: Dunning 23, Elijah Grigg 8, Samuel Grigg 8, Brady Fletcher 6, Jakin Burnett 3, Malechi Grigg 2
CFS: FG 17/56, 3PT 8/31 (Dunning 4, S. Grigg 2, E. Grigg, Burnett), FT 8/18, REB 26 (Dunning 12)
Dawson Springs: Rex Blue 23, Montgomery Johnson 14, Jaybird Plunkette 14, Casey Fain 8, Stevie Bullock 2, Jaxen Thomas 2, Jared Jones 1
Dawson Springs: FG 23/52, 3PT 7/25, FT 11/16, REB 39
In Friday’s first home game, the Eagles fell 69-54 to Fulton County. Fulton County had four players finish in double figures including two with double doubles. Omarion Pierce had 18 points and 15 rebounds and Tristan Kinney 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Andrew Dunning led a trio of Eagles in double figures with 18 points. Elijah Grigg had 16 and Brady Fletcher finished with 11.
Scoring
CFS: Andrew Dunning 18, Elijah Grigg 16, Brady Fletcher 11, Samuel Grigg 4, Jakin Burnett 3, Malachi Grigg 2
CFS: FG 20/59, 3PT 2/13 (Burnett, E. Grigg), FT 12/17 (Dunning 6/8)
Fulton County: Omarion Pierce 18, Jayden Smith 16, Willie Campbell 12, Tristan Kinney 10, Jadarian Smith 9, JShon Jones 4
Fulton County: FG 28/57, 3PT 3/9, FT 10/21, REB 34
The Eagles will play three home games this week, all double headers with the Lady Eagles. Tuesday against Heritage Christian, Friday they play Ballard Memorial and finish the week on Saturday against Livingston Central. All games tip off at 7:30 following the conclusion of the Lady Eagles.