Basketball Recap: Killian Hill Christian's Luck Changes for the Better on Monday

By Team Reports Jan 15, 2025, 9:33am

Basketball Recap: Killian Hill Christian Cougars vs. Peachtree Academy Panthers

Killian Hill Christian can finally bid farewell to their 14-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Peachtree Academy Panthers out 48-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since January 5, 2024.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Killian Hill Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nahom Thomas, who posted 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Ronald Skeete, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 15 points.

Peachtree Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joshua Rodriguez, who had nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Baluta, who put up ten points in addition to five boards and three steals.

Killian Hill Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-14. As for Peachtree Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Killian Hill Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 73-21 loss against Horizon Christian Academy on the 14th. As for Peachtree Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-45 defeat against Providence Classical Christian on the 14th.

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