Basketball Recap: Plaza Heights Christian Academy Snags Ninth Win in Last Ten Games

Plaza Heights Christian Academy won the last time they faced Applewood Christian and things went their way on Thursday too. Plaza Heights Christian Academy strolled past Applewood Christian with points to spare, taking the game 50-32. Given Plaza Heights Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 199th, while Applewood Christian is ranked 407th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy was led to victory by Remi Schieber and Luke Jones. Schieber posted 14 points in addition to eight boards and seven steals, while Jones scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. That's the most steals Schieber has posted since back in November of 2024. George Carpenter was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. As for Applewood Christian, they now have a losing record at 5-6.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Outreach Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Applewood Christian, they and Lighthouse Prep Academy will face off at 7:15 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Applewood Christian is facing Lighthouse Prep Academy at the right time seeing as Lighthouse Prep Academy is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.