Rockwell Christian School takes loss despite strong efforts from Kailey Leepard and Kylie Smith

By Team Reports Jan 6, 2024, 2:13pm

Recap: Rockwell Christian School Chargers vs. Lee Park Prep Knights

The Rockwell Christian School Chargers lost against the Lee Park Prep Knights back in December of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The matchup between the two teams wasn't particularly close, with Rockwell Christian School falling 45-28.

Kylie Smith and Kailey Leepard certainly did their best on Thursday to try and avoid the loss. Smith scored ten points, while Leepard scored nine points. Leepard continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.

Leading Lee Park Prep to victory were Viviana Nigro and Peyton Conway. Nigro scored 11 points along with six steals and five rebounds, while Conway scored 11 points along with eight rebounds. Conway also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Brinley Parker was another key contributor, scoring four points along with six steals.

Rockwell Christian School's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Lee Park Prep, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockwell Christian School will take on New Manna Christian at 5:00 p.m. on January 5th. Lee Park Prep will finish 2023 at home by hosting Jackson Day at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson Day's defense has only allowed 26.9 points per game this season, so Lee Park Prep's offense will have their work cut out for Lee Park Prep.