In an exciting and closely contested game, Trinity Christian overcame St. Marys 67-59 in overtime on Friday night. The game featured dramatic comebacks, standout individual performances, and a nail-biting finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats. 

St. Marys, trailing by five points (43-38) heading into the fourth quarter, rallied late to force the game into overtime. The Blue Devils outscored Trinity 15-10 in the final period, and a clutch baseline jumper from Trent Renner with four seconds left tied the game, sending it to an extra period. 

However, Trinity Christian seized control in overtime, outscoring St. Marys 14-6 to secure the victory. Austin Porta was the standout player for the Warriors, finishing with 23 points and leading three Trinity players in double figures. Harley Jackson added 13 points, while Parker Hopkins contributed 10 points in the win. 

For St. Marys, senior Preston Lawhon had a stellar performance, leading all scorers with 25 points, including four three-pointers. Fellow seniors Ryan Kent and Brody Rice also had strong outings, with Kent scoring 14 points and Rice adding 10. Renner contributed five points, along with a game-high 12 rebounds, while Kent and Rice each tallied seven assists. Despite the Blue Devils’ best efforts, they fell short in overtime. 

The loss dropped St. Marys to a 5-12 record on the season. They were back in action the following Saturday, facing Wahama. 

Final Score: Trinity Christian 67, St. Marys 59
Trinity Christian (67): Austin Porta 23, Harley Jackson 13, Parker Hopkins 10
St. Marys (59): Preston Lawhon 25, Ryan Kent 14, Brody Rice 10 

The game saw Trinity Christian’s strong offensive execution in overtime lead them to victory, while St. Marys fought valiantly, but ultimately could not hold on in the extra period.