Sentinel photo by BOB HOCKENBROCK Belleville Christian’s Lily Yoder goes between Juniata Christian’s Rachel Hoover and Darcy Zimmerman on Friday.

From staff reports

MCALISTERVILLE — Belleville Christian girls basketball beat Juniata Christian on Friday night, 42-9.

The Thunder (5-8, 4-4 ACAA) got nine points from Hailey Zook and Alayna Peachey. Katelyn Renno posted eight points and Izzy Weaver tallied seven.

For JCS (2-7, 2-5 ACAA), Neleh Hair had four points.

Next, BCS visits Blacklick Area High School today. JCS will host Carlisle Christian next Thursday.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Colts hold off Huskies, 56-49

LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County boys hoops dropped another close battle, falling 56-49 to Cedar Cliff on Friday evening.

The Huskies tried to rally with a second-half comeback after a slow start, but the Colts were able to hold off the Huskies.

Juniors Luke Bender and Jack Curry led the way with 16 points apiece.

The Huskies fall to 6-10 and look to bounce back on Tuesday when they welcome Palmyra to the Dawg Pound. JV’s tipoff is at 5:30 with varsity to follow.

The JV Huskies played their most complete game of the season, defeating Cedar Cliff 54-32.

It was an extremely balanced scoring attack, with sophomore Dylan Bonson leading the way with 17 points.

9TH GRADE

Huskies remain undefeated

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County girls ninth grade team beat Cedar Cliff at home, 43-17, on Friday night.

Jemma Kanagy had 16 points and Grayce Napikoski had 10.

The Huskies are now 15-0 on the season.