Basketball Recap: Immanuel Christian's Luck Changes for the Better on Thursday

Crusaders

Team Score

01/16/25 vs Owens Valley	60
01/13/25 @ Big Pine	40
12/19/24 vs Kern Resource Center	37
12/18/24 vs Trona	32
12/06/24 vs Desert Christian	32

Immanuel Christian came into Thursday's matchup having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 60-41 win over the Owens Valley Cubs on Thursday. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Immanuel Christian was led to victory by Cash Lint and Elliot Jae. Lint dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds, while Jae dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards. The game was Jae's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Aaron Junior, who posted nine points in addition to five assists and four steals.

Immanuel Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Immanuel Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Owens Valley, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing Lee Vining the next time they take the court. Immanuel Christian will host Lee Vining at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, while Owens Valley will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.