Basketball Recap: Calvary Christian Academy Lions vs. Winter Springs Bears
If Calvary Christian Academy was feeling good fresh off their 77-49 takedown of Crooms Academy last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Calvary Christian Academy Lions lost 59-38 to the Winter Springs Bears on Tuesday. The game marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Calvary Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ledaruen Wiggins, who earned nine points in addition to six rebounds and two steals. Wiggins is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Elias Nieves, who scored seven points.
Even though they lost, Calvary Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
Winter Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Stringer, who scored 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of William Sanders, who had 14 points.
Calvary Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Winter Springs, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Calvary Christian Academy Lions challenge the Forest Lake Academy Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calvary Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season. As for Winter Springs, they and Lyman will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
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