Resurrection Christian Wins Seventh Straight at Home

Cougars defeat Peyton Panthers 39-26 in playoff matchup

Mar. 9, 2026 at 7:33am

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Resurrection Christian's girls basketball team extended their home winning streak to seven games with a 39-26 victory over the Peyton Panthers in a playoff matchup. The Cougars were led by strong performances from Bethany Vrooman, who had 18 points and 9 rebounds, and Tatum Van Pelt, who scored 10 points with 6 rebounds and 6 steals.

Why it matters

Resurrection Christian has proven to be a dominant home team this season, winning seven straight games at their home court and holding opponents to just 25.3 points per game on average during that stretch. This latest win over Peyton avenges an earlier loss and keeps the Cougars' playoff run alive.

The details

Resurrection Christian jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating Peyton 39-26. Bethany Vrooman led the way for the Cougars with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Tatum Van Pelt added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Peyton was led by Sammie Nickell's 12 points and 5 rebounds, and Brynlee Rizzuto's 7 points.

  • Resurrection Christian defeated Peyton 39-26 on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • Resurrection Christian has now won 7 straight home games.

The players

Bethany Vrooman

A key player for Resurrection Christian, Vrooman had 18 points and 9 rebounds in the win over Peyton.

Tatum Van Pelt

Contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 steals for Resurrection Christian in the victory.

Sammie Nickell

Peyton's leading scorer with 12 points and 5 rebounds in the losing effort.

Brynlee Rizzuto

Added 7 points for Peyton in the game.

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What’s next

Resurrection Christian has already played their next game, a 49-35 win against North Fork on March 7th. Peyton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

The takeaway

Resurrection Christian's dominant home record and stifling defense have carried them to the playoffs, where they continue to prove their mettle. Meanwhile, Peyton's late-season struggles have them looking to regroup for next season.