Christopher, Johnson spark unbeaten, No. 6-ranked Warriors
By News-Argus Staff
Published in Sports on January 20, 2015 1:48 PM
GREENSBORO -- Eastern Wayne built a 13-point advantage after one quarter and hammered Western Guilford, 70-31, in the Martin Luther King Classic on Monday.
Tianna Christopher and Natasha Johnson pumped in 13 points apiece for the Warriors, who improved to 16-0 overall this season. Jasmine Covington supplied eight points. Chelsea Wynn collected six points, pulled down a team-best eight rebounds and blocked three shots.
Treycie Ford contributed five assists and picked Western for six steals. Megan Mozingo added six points, five assists and three steals.
Naheria Hamilton posted seven rebounds and two blocked shots.
The Warriors conclude their stretch of three games in a five-day period at home today against county rival Southern Wayne.
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