Christ The King HS Leads U.S. In Girls’ Basketball

Christ the King Player of the Game at the Nike Super 6 Invitational at MSG.

The girls’ basketball team of Christ the King H.S. defeated rival Murray Bergtraum H.S., on

January 15 at Madison Square

Garden to retain their No. 1 in the U.S. standing. All-American Tina Charles (No. 31) sank a lay up at the game-ending buzzer to give CTK the 65-63 victory and send pandemonium throughout the Garden. The victory gave CTK their 40th straight win for a streak that has spanned the last two seasons. The two teams appeared equally matched with both teams racing up and down the court passing, scoring, blocking shots, making rebounds and creating very important assists through the first half.

Charles (20 points, 24 rebounds, an assist and two blocked shots) scored the winning basket at the buzzer to break a tie and the hearts of Bergtraum players, families and fans on hand to see two of the nation’s top local girls’ teams compete in the Nike 6 Invitational Tournament. Leading the offensive attack for the CTK Lady Royals was playmaker Lorin Dixon, a Springfield Gardens resident. The 5’4” guard in the No. 3 uniform contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists before she fouled out with 1:16 remaining in a tight game.

Christ the King H.S., Number 1 Girls’ Basketball team in America, celebrates after defeating Murray Bergtraum H.S. 65-63 at MSG January 15. Photos Dr. Dan Miller

Bergtraum is ranked No. 3 nationwide with a 13-and-1 record. The Murray Bergtraum Lady Blazers were paced by Epiphanny Prince who led all scorers with 39 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists with Erica Morrow (No. 21) adding 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

—Dr. Dan Miller