Preview: Calvary Christian Academy vs. Concord Christian Academy Minutemen
Calvary Christian Academy is 6-0 against Concord Christian Academy since January of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Calvary Christian Academy will be staying on the road to face off against the Concord Christian Academy Minutemen at 5:00 p.m. on January 25th. Hopefully Calvary Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 11 on Thursday.
A well-balanced attack led Calvary Christian Academy over Faith Baptist School in every quarter on their way to victory. Calvary Christian Academy walked away with a 34-27 win over Faith Baptist School.
Calvary Christian Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Sadie Fournier, who scored ten points along with three steals and two blocks, and Diaya Armantrading, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds and three steals. Armantrading has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times she's played. Kate Malinky (HS) was another key contributor, scoring five points along with five steals.
Even though Concord Christian Academy has not done well against Fairwinds Christian recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Concord Christian Academy snuck past Fairwinds Christian with a 32-26 win. The win was just what Concord Christian Academy needed coming off of a 65-12 defeat in their prior matchup.
Concord Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Aubrey Collison, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Collison has scored all season.
The victory got Calvary Christian Academy back to even at 5-5. Concord Christian Academy's record is now 2-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Calvary Christian Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Concord Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 20.4 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Calvary Christian Academy against Concord Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 55-25 win. With Calvary Christian Academy ahead 36-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
