Basketball Recap: Dayspring Christian Academy Comes Up Short

Dayspring Christian Academy and Center squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Dayspring Christian Academy had to settle for second. They took a 30-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Center Vikings. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.

Peyten Reese

Steals

03/07/25 vs Center	4
03/01/25 vs Flatirons Academy	4
02/27/25 @ Gilpin County	3
02/25/25 vs Heritage Christian	3
02/21/25 vs SkyView Academy	2
+ 9 more games

Despite the loss, Dayspring Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Peyten Reese posted ten points along with six rebounds and four steals. Reese is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 14 games she's played.

Ximena Miranda was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 14 points and seven boards.

Dayspring Christian Academy is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-14. As for Center, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.

Dayspring Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Center, they have already played their next game, a 58-26 defeat against Hoehne on the 8th.