Free-throw shooting is a priority at practice for Colorado Springs Christian School. It became an even higher priority Thursday in the fourth quarter of a close game against The Classical Academy.

But the unbeaten Lions calmly stepped to the line and made 9-of-12 in the final 8 minutes to secure a 40-36 victory.

Tiffany Kenney, right, of Colorado Springs Christian School swiped at the ball being moved by Bailey Haist of The Classical Academy on Thursday night. Photo by BRYAN OLLER, THE GAZETTE