Basketball Recap: Ryder Cartwright Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat East Valley Athletes for Christ

Kansas City East Christian Academy won the last time they faced East Valley Athletes for Christ and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Kansas City East Christian Academy Lions came out on top against the East Valley Athletes for Christ Eagles by a score of 71-59. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 266th in Missouri, while the Eagles are ranked 50th in Arizona).

Kansas City East Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryder Cartwright, who shot 50% from the field en route to 21 points along with eight boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Maddox Carrillo, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Kansas City East 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 eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.

Kansas City East Christian Academy's record now sits at 17-22. As for East Valley Athletes for Christ, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-7 record this season.

Kansas City East Christian Academy has already played their next matchup, a 58-51 loss against Northside L on the 13th. As for East Valley Athletes for Christ, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-32 victory against Omaha Lightning on the 13th.