Basketball Recap: Thursday's Win Is Impact Christian Academy's Tenth in Last 11 Outings

Lions

Margin (Wins)

12/21/24 vs KIPP Bold City	80
11/19/24 vs First Coast Christian	47
01/17/25 vs Global Outreach Charter Academy	45
11/21/24 vs Parker	37
01/06/25 vs University Christian	36

Impact Christian Academy hadn't done well against Countryside Christian recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Impact Christian Academy Lions put the hurt on the Countryside Christian Minutemen with a sharp 57-35 victory. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 games by 22 points or more this season.

Impact Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Lavin Savage almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards and Ta?Karie Powell went 8 of 11 on her way to 19 points and eight rebounds. Savage has been hot for a while, having also posted three or more steals the last 11 times she's played. Zee Booth was another key player, putting up eight points along with 13 boards and three steals.

Impact Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.

Impact Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.5 points per game. As for Countryside Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.

Impact Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 53-44 loss against Eagle's View on the 31st. As for Countryside Christian, they will square off against Redeemer Christian on Thursday. Redeemer Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Countryside Christian surely won't give up without a fight.