Lynchburg Christian Academy, down 35-32 at halftime, outscored Timberlake Christian School 16-6 in the third period and defeated the Tornadoes in the opening game of the season for both clubs.

Brad Bell led LCA scoring with 17 points, while David Spohn had 14 and Lit Blanks 11 with six assists. Gabe Lyons gave the Bulldogs the rebounding edge with 15.

Timberlake put three players in double digits with Tommy Middleton sinking 18, Matt Belton 15 and Marty Chandler 14.

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