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Abby Phillips sets scoring record for CCS Lady Blaze

  • Abby Phillips set a new single-game scoring record for the CCS Lady Blaze last week with a 19-point effort against - Ken Leinart

  • Blaze player Xavier Gallaher goes up for two against Grace Christian last Thursday. - Ken Leinart

Records are made to be broken, and last week, a single-game scoring record was shattered by Abby Phillips.

Phillips scored 19 points to lead the Lady Blaze past First Baptist Academy of Powell on Monday, Dec. 7, at the Clinton Community Center. The Lady Blaze defeated the Lady Eagles 31-28.

Also in the game, Callie Johnson scored eight points.

The Blaze notched a 41-27 victory over First Baptist as Isaiah Williams scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

Grant Hannah had a double-double as he scored 10 points and pulled down 11 boards. Aiden Campbell dished out seven assists against the Eagles.

On Thursday, Clinton’s boys improved to 3-0 as they defeated Norwood Middle, 27-15.

Landry Sharp led the Blaze with 11 points and Xavier Gallagher added 10 in the victory.

The Lady Blaze lost a developmental game 34-6. Phillips scored four points and Kiley Patterson had nine rebounds.

Upcoming schedule: The teams returned to action last Thursday at home against Knoxville’s Grace Christian Academy. Action began at 6 p.m.

Clinton City Schools Athletic Director E.T. Stamey announced the attendance regulations that will continue for the home games this season:

Tickets will be limited to two per player. Temperature checks will be performed upon entry. Face masks are required. Everyone must wear face coverings unless they are in an on-court, in-game situation.

Social-distancing protocols must be followed in seating. Game balls will be cleaned following each quarter. Standing-room-only attendance will be allowed at each game. Concessions will not be available.

Both teams must provide rosters to prove who will be in uniform on each night. No locker room use is permitted, and entrance will be at the front door only.

The Blaze and Lady Blaze were visited by Clinton High School coaches recently. The Dragons’ coaches encouraged Blaze and Lady Blaze players.

Among those who spoke were football Coach Darrell Keith, baseball Coach Rob Stacy, boys basketball Coach Chris Lockard and girls basketball Coach Alicia Phillips.

Stamey said he was grateful to the coaches.

“I’d like to give a huge thank you to the Clinton High School coaches for their time visiting our Blaze and their Dragon-bound athletes,” Stamey said.

Lady Blaze Basketball Roster: The 2020-21 Lady Blaze basketball roster has been announced. Players include: Molly Boler; Mandy Chambers; Topanga Easterday; Tori Giles; Callie Johnson; Abby Phillips; Maddisyn Reynolds; Tegan Bunch; Julieah Cooper; Kiley Patterson; Lindsey Rogel; Riley Alley; Ayvah Daniels and Morgan Jones and Haley Daniels. Team managers: Allison Mullins; Evelyn Russell.

Blaze Basketball Roster: Kaden Webber; Aiden Campbell; Isaiah Williams; Grant Hannah; Jaylon Daniels; Seth Carroll; Jaxon Alcorn; Hudson Edenfield; Dayton Wade; John David Meredith; Evan Carmichael; Owen Miller; Zander Ford and Tucker Harmering; Xavier Gallagher and Landry Sharp.

All Blaze home games will be streamed on the Clinton City Blaze Facebook page.

Blaze Dance Team: The Blaze dance team has been announced. Members include: Grace Wilson; Maggie Turbiville; MacKenzie Sharp; Sean Fuhr; Marie Bautista; Nevaeh Fuller; Amilia Grainger; Kaylin Phillips; Lilly Marvin; Ariana Duncan; Bella Hobbs-Swenson; Lisa Dawson; Abigail Bennett; Layla Feinstein; Charlie Riggs; Miranda Childs; Reece Hollifield; Jailah Fritts; Anime Fox; Addi Herrell; Angel Wagner; Maleah Breeden; Peyton Skaggs; Addyson Kidwell and Maisen Sharp.