Basketball Recap: Izzi Settle's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Vandalia Christian over Alamance Christian

Vandalia Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 58-42 to the Alamance Christian Warriors. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 76-63 back in December of 2024.

Several Vikings players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Izzi Settle, who posted 11 points. Another player making a difference was Cole Boody, who put up ten points and five rebounds.

Vandalia Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Alamance Christian, the win was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-1.

Vandalia Christian will challenge Union Grove Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Vandalia Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.7 points per game this season. As for Alamance Christian, they will square off against Community Baptist at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Alamance Christian's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Community Baptist has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.