Basketball Recap: Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family's Win on Monday Extends Winning Streak to Five

Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family

Previous 5 Games

12/16/24 vs Kankakee Trinity Academy	50-25
12/12/24 vs Families of Faith Christian Academy	55-17
12/10/24 @ Willows Academy	57-43
11/23/24 @ Christian Liberty	74-11
11/23/24 vs Alden-Hebron	71-21

Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family came tearing into Monday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 41.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Kankakee Trinity Academy 50-25. Given Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while Kankakee Trinity Academy is ranked 653rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family was led to victory by Sophie Kwak and Alice Hansen. Kwak posted five points and four steals, while Hansen dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds. Emma Mudron was another key player, putting up ten points.

Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.3 points per game. As for Kankakee Trinity Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family and Aurora Christian will compete for holiday cheer at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Kankakee Trinity Academy will take on Calumet Christian in a holiday battle at at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Calumet Christian's defense has only allowed 27.5 points per game this season, so Kankakee Trinity Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.