Basketball Recap: Harvest Temple Christian Academy Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Kaylan Pethtel and Lily Stanford

Harvest Temple Christian Academy lost against Bowling Green Christian Academy back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Harvest Temple Christian Academy opened the new year with a less-than-successful 35-28 loss to the Bowling Green Christian Academy Lions.

Harvest Temple Christian Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Lily Stanford, who posted 12 points and six boards, and Kaylan Pethtel, who put up nine points and seven rebounds. Those seven rebounds gave Pethtel a new career-high.

Even though they lost, Harvest Temple Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Harvest Temple Christian Academy now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Bowling Green Christian Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.

Harvest Temple Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Woodward at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Harvest Temple Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 26.5 points per game this season, so Woodward's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bowling Green Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Harvest Temple Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.