Christopher cruises in their Sesser-Valier tourney opener

December 27, 2016 By Jim Muir Leave a Comment

SESSER — The Christopher Bearcats used and outside-in approach in a 65-35 win over the New Athens Yellow Jackets at the Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament. Christopher held a 31-23 half time lead,

Kaleb Pedigo pulls up over the Yellow Jacket defender (Southern Illinois photo)

Kaleb Pedigo pulls up over the Yellow Jacket defender (Southern Illinois photo)

largely on the outside shooting of senior guard Kaeleb Pedigo. Pedigo had 17 points at the half, including five 3-pointers. However, the Bearcats didn’t pull away from New Athens until they got their inside game rolling in the second half. Zach Young, a 6-foot-2 junior, had just four points at the half, but exploded for a dozen in the third quarter. “They’re both very good players,” said Christopher coach Eric Stallman. “Pedigo caught fire early and hit a bunch of jump shots and that really opened things up.” Please click to read the rest of the story from Les Winkler…of The Southern

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