Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Ava Collier and Reece Cornine Lead Plaza Heights Christian Academy to Victory

Plaza Heights Christian Academy lost to Lutheran back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. Plaza Heights Christian Academy walked away with a 34-24 win over the Lutheran Knights. Given Plaza Heights Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 198th, while Lutheran is ranked 480th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy was led to victory by Reece Cornine and Ava Collier. Cornine posted 14 points and six steals, while Collier dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Cornine has scored at least a third of Plaza Heights Christian Academy's points.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy

Previous 2 Games

01/21/25 vs Lutheran	34-24
01/20/25 @ Center Place	45-42

The victory made it two in a row for Plaza Heights Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 11-6. As for Lutheran, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plaza Heights Christian Academy will take on Bethel Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lutheran, they will challenge St. Paul Lutheran at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday.