High School Basketball - Varsity Opponent holds off Corpus Christi United
January 30, 2024: , Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Varsity Opponent (, ) and the visiting Corpus Christi United Watchmen (Corpus Christi, TX), saw Varsity Opponent's basketball squad hold off Corpus Christi United by a tally of 75-70.
With the victory, Varsity Opponent improves its record to 333-1221 on the campaign. The host Christian Academy of Madison (Madison, IN) to confront the Defenders in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Defenders come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Christian Academy of Madison lost 62-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Laurel (West Harrison, IN)
Next up, the Watchmen confront the Annapolis Christian Academy Warriors (Corpus Christi, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Corpus Christi United will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 12-8 record after their 73-51 league loss to Sunnybrook Christian (San Antonio, TX).
Fourth Quarter
Ben Lopez Has Big Day In Watchmen United Varsity Loss
To SST Varsity. Watchmen United Varsity lost to SST Varsity,
75-70, on Tuesday despite 20 points from Ben Lopez.
Trailing 38-31, Watchmen United Varsity went on a 10-point run to take the lead.
Lopez scored 10 points in the third quarter as Watchmen United Varsity outscored SST
Varsity 23-14. Watchmen United Varsity controlled the paint, grabbing 26 rebounds. Lopez led the team with eight rebounds. Watchmen United Varsity passed the ball well with 18 assists on 29 made baskets. Josh Lindsey led the team with seven assists. Watchmen United Varsity blocked three shots in the game. Lindsey (18 points), Will Jonker (14 points), Brett Bouma (10 points), Judah Jones (6 points), and Peter Paulson (2 points).
