Basketball Recap: Crossroads Christian Skates Past Lee Christian with Ease

Colts

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 vs Bradford Academy	70
11/12/24 @ Statesville Christian	53
01/14/25 @ Lee Christian	47
11/19/24 vs Henderson Collegiate	40
11/22/24 @ Pungo Christian Academy	36

Crossroads Christian was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lee Christian on Tuesday. The Crossroads Christian Colts blew past the Lee Christian Falcons 77-30. The Colts have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.

Josh Smith had an outrageously good game as he dropped a double-double on 23 points and 14 boards. Those 23 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ely Phillips, who went 8 of 13 on his way to 18 points.

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

Despite the loss, Lee Christian had strong showings from Justin Brown, who posted ten points and three steals, and Daniel Rumbold, who put up 11 points.

Crossroads Christian's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Lee Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.

Crossroads Christian has already played their next contest, a 77-53 victory against Brunswick Academy on the 16th. As for Lee Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 79-27 win against Bradford Academy on the 17th.