Columbus Christian Girls Claim Regional Title, Advance to Final Four

Crusaders roll past I-Town Prep 62-31 to punch ticket to state semifinals

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Columbus Christian girls basketball team claimed the ICSAA South Regional championship with a dominant 62-31 victory over I-Town Prep on Saturday. The Crusaders, led by strong performances from Olivia Wise, Emma Murray, and Katie Wise, advanced to the ICSAA Final Four, which they will host next weekend.

Why it matters

Columbus Christian's regional title win caps off an impressive postseason run and sets up the team to compete for a state championship on their home court. The Crusaders' balanced scoring and dominant rebounding performance showcased their ability to win big games against tough opponents.

The details

After trailing 7-6 late in the first quarter, the Crusaders went on an 18-1 run to take control of the game. By halftime, they led 34-12 and never looked back. Olivia Wise led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Emma Murray added 22 points and 15 rebounds. The Crusaders outrebounded I-Town Prep 47-29.

  • The Crusaders defeated Christian Academy of Madison 65-52 on Friday to reach the regional final.
  • The regional championship game was played on Saturday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Olivia Wise

A senior leader for the Columbus Christian Crusaders, Olivia Wise scored 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the regional championship game.

Emma Murray

A key contributor for the Crusaders, Emma Murray matched Olivia Wise with 22 points and 15 rebounds in the regional final.

Katie Wise

Katie Wise led the Crusaders with 20 points in their semifinal win over Christian Academy of Madison.

Katie Bond

Katie Bond added 9 points to the Crusaders' balanced scoring attack in the regional championship game.

I-Town Prep

The Crusaders' opponent in the regional final, I-Town Prep, was defeated 62-31 by Columbus Christian.

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What they’re saying

“That's how you win championships — inside toughness, balanced scoring, and full-court focus.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

The Columbus Christian Crusaders will host the ICSAA state semifinals next weekend, facing Clinton Christian at 10:30 a.m. on March 7. The winner will advance to the state championship game that evening.

The takeaway

Columbus Christian's dominant regional championship performance showcases their ability to win big games and sets them up as a strong contender for the ICSAA state title, which they will have the opportunity to compete for on their home court next weekend.