Basketball Recap: Maranatha Christian Academy Gets the Win

Maranatha Christian Academy won the last time they faced Pleasant Ridge, and Luke Shrader did his part to make sure it happened again. The Maranatha Christian Academy Eagles had just enough and edged the Pleasant Ridge Rams out 49-46 thanks in part to Shrader, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 boards. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down 13 or more in the last four games he's played.

Pleasant Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wyatt Wilburn, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Luke Heim, who posted 11 points.

Maranatha Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Pleasant Ridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] the next time they take the court. Pleasant Ridge will head out to face Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Maranatha Christian Academy will head out to face them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.