Lyle-Pacelli rolls over Randolph

Published 10:14 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018

Lyle-Pacelli’s Olivia Christianson drives around Randolph’s Megan Erickson during the first half Thursday night in Pacelli. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The No. 1 ranked Lyle-Pacelli girls basketball team beat Randolph (10-5 overall, 2-3 SEC) 53-29 in Pacelli Gym Thursday.

Olivia Christianson had 26 points, seven rebounds and eight steals for the Athletics (15-1 overall, 8-0 SEC). She was five-for-six on three-pointers.

Lyle-Pacelli’s Kayla Christopherson defends during the first half against Randolph in Pacelli Thursday night. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

“Olivia Christianson is playing at an absolutely incredible level,” LP head coach Justin Morris said. “She’s been the most dominant player on the floor the last two games and really carried us with her offense and her energy.”

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LP used a 20-2 run to go up 42-14 with 10 minutes to play in the game.

Randolph 12  17    29

LP 22  31    53

LP scoring: Olivia Christianson, 26; Kristi Fett, 11; Kendal Truckenmiller, 6; Abby Bollingberg, 5; Lucy Nelson, 6

Lyle-Pacelli’s Brooke Walter fends off Randolph’s Alyssa Whitson coming up the fllor during the first half Thursday night at Pacelli. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Lyle-Pacelli’s Kendal Truckenmiller looks to pass in the first half against Randolph at Pacelli. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com