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Published in Sports on January 19, 2009 1:46 PM

Faith Christian picked up its third consecutive victory by defeating Cornerstone Christian 35-18 on Friday night.

Alyssa Hill paced the Conquerors with a game-high 13 points. Madison Caudle and Jennifer Christopher added four points apiece.

Jessica Boyce led Cornerstone with seven points.

Faith Christian (6-5 overal) improved to 5-3 in N.C. Christian Schools Association Coastal Region 2-A play and travels to Neuse Christian on Friday.

JV sports

* Boys' basketball: Wayne Christian 60, Norlina 49 -- Chase King and Cameron Malinofski led the Eagles' offense with 12 points apiece. Chase Darden contributed 10 points, while Gregory Alexander provided eight points. Wayne Christian (8-4 overall) improved to 5-1 in the Carolina Christian 1-A Conference and entertains Cape Fear Christian on Tuesday.

* Girls' basketball: Faith Christian 26, Cornerstone Christian 11 -- The Conquerors remained unbeaten as they topped Cornerstone Christian on Friday. Molly Roebuck paced the Faith offense with eight points. Elizabethe Weeks added six points and Katie Watson chipped in four points. Faith Christian improved to 7-0 overall.