Illinois High School Basketball - Maranatha Christian Academy trounced by First Baptist Christian
December 2, 2024: Mattoon, IL 61938 First Baptist Christian Knights (Danville, IL) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Maranatha Christian Academy Huskies (Mattoon, IL), 55-25 in a non-league match.
With the victory, First Baptist Christian advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Knights travel to Mississippi Valley Christian (Alton, IL) to face the Warriors in a Metro match on Friday, December 6. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 1-5. Mississippi Valley Christian lost 64-19 in their recent league match against Heritage Classical Christian Academy (Fenton, MO)
The Huskies now own a 0-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Calvary Baptist Christian Academy for a non-league match on Monday, December 9.