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The result was a non-conference victory over Covenant Christian with a come-from-behind 55-49 win.
Hailey Kamphuis led the Kent City offense with 18 points, including six 3-pointers. She also grabbed four rebounds. Savannah Miller hit double digits with 12 points, including three 3-pointers. Abby Pecynski scored nine points on three 3-pointers. She grabbed six rebounds and had three assists. In all the Eagles made good on 13 3-point shots which put them in MHSAA record books.
Maddie Geers was limited to just nine points, however, was a dominant force on the glass, grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds while dishing out four assists. Lexie Bowers was limited to seven points, but was a key contributor with six assists, five rebounds and four steals.
Covenant Christian led 10-8 after the opening eight minutes of action. Kent City found themselves in an unfamiliar situation trailing at the halftime break, 26-25.
The Kent City offense generated some momentum in the third period by outscoring the Chargers 16-8 to take a 41-34 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Covenant Christian held a slim 15-14 scoring advantage during the final eight minutes as Kent City held on for the win.