WINONA LAKE — Elkhart Christian used a big fourth quarter Friday night to defeat Lakeland Christia 63-48, in boys basketball action on Friday.

The Eagles, now 6-2 overall, outscored Lakeland Christian 22-7 in the final eight minutes to pull post the win.

Ryan Kupferchmid led Elkhart Christian with 24 points, while teammate Tanner Watson added 20 points and Michael Craft grabbed eight rebounds.

Zarek Finley led Lakeland Christian with 14 points.



Elkhart Christian 63, Lakeland Christian 48

Elkhart Christian — Kenny Bearss 8, Michael Craft 0, Jude Allen 0, Ryan Kupferschmid 24, Tanner Watson 20, Jack Walters 5, Tyler VanArsdale 6. Totals: 21 15-28 63.

Lakeland Christian — Chris Maron 7, Collin Price 7, Chris Silveus 9, Logan Pitts 0, Billy Pitts 0, Zarek Finley 14, Calvin Prinsen 7, Noah Cole 2, Logan Mount 2. Totals: 15 14-17 48.

Scoring By Quarters

Elkhart Christian 19 14 8 22 — 63

Lakeland Christian 7 16 18 7 — 48

3-point goals: Elkhart Christian (6) — Watson 3, Kupferschmid 2, VanArsdale 1; Lakeland Christian (4) — Maron, Price, Silveus, Finley.

Rebounds: Elkhart Christian (28) — Craft 8; Lakeland Christian (25) — Prinsen 9.

Assists: Elkhart Christian (10) — Bearss 3, Walters 3; Lakeland Christian (7) — Price 3.

Steals: Elkhart Christian (12) — Bearrs 3, Watson 3; Lakeland Christian (8) — Maron 3.

Turnovers: Elkhart Christian 16, Lakeland Christian 21.

Total fouls: Elkhart Christian 18, Lakeland Christian 22. Fouled out — Walters, Prinsen.

Records: Elkhart Christian 6-2, Lakeland Christian 4-8.

Next: SB St. Joseph at Elkhart Christian Tuesday; Granger Christian at Lakeland Christian Jan. 15.