FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Evangel Christian School girls’ basketball  lost its first game in the state of Alabama since 2009 after falling to Covenant Christian Academy of Huntsville 39-37 on Nov. 19.

Evangel  Christian jumped out to an 11-5 first quarter lead and led 21-15 at the half, but Covenant outscored the Lightning 15-7 in the third quarter to take the lead.  The fourth quarter went back-and-forth until the Falcons hit a late shot to seal the victory.

Senior guard Rainey Ketcham led the way for Evangel Christian (1-1) with 23 points, including four 3-pointers.  Ketcham also pulled down 10 rebounds and had four steals.