January 22, 2025


The Centerville Lady Elks basketball team earned a critical road victory on Wednesday night, defeating Chaminade Julienne 62-48 in a thrilling matchup. Senior standout Caroline McDowell was unstoppable, pouring in a season-high 30 points, including seven three-pointers, to lead the charge.

The game started strong for the Lady Elks, who jumped out to a 19-12 lead at the end of the first quarter. Their early momentum was tested in the second quarter when Chaminade Julienne mounted a 12-4 run. Despite the surge, Centerville regained control and entered halftime with a narrow 33-30 advantage.

The third quarter proved to be a hard-fought battle, with both teams trading blows. Centerville managed to cling to a slim lead, 45-42, heading into the final period.


In the fourth quarter, the Lady Elks turned up the intensity, dominating both ends of the floor to outscore CJ by 14 points. McDowell’s hot hand, along with key contributions from Bella Keeton (17 points) and Amelia Davis (10 points), fueled the decisive run that secured the 62-48 victory.


The win improves Centerville’s record to 9-5 on the season and highlights their resilience and teamwork.


The Lady Elks will look to carry this momentum into Saturday’s matchup against Fairmont, aiming to build on their impressive performance.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Lady Elks continue their push toward postseason success!