By the time the Bulldogs stopped the bleeding, it was too late.
Columbia Christian hopped up to a 26-9 lead after a quarter thanks to forced turnovers and fastbreaks.
“Scoring was almost even in the second half,” Stevenson coach Kevin Edwards said “We played with a lot of heart and a lot of pride.”
The Bulldogs hit nine 3s, three coming from Alec VanPelt, who finished with 11 points.
Isaac Hoidal was tasked with guarding 6-foot-8 rising recruit Ben Gregg, whom he held to 11 points.
COLUMBIA CHRISTIAN 68, STEVENSON 43
STEVENSON — Brady Hall 3, Jesse Miller 3, Jono Blackledge 9, Preston Lowery 2, Alec VanPelt 11, Isaac Hoidal 6, Willy Lanz 0, Ethan Haight 0, Nolan Boucher 0, Cooper Morrison 5, Bennett Wright 4. Totals 2 (9) 12-23 43.
