Recap: Springfield Christian Academy vs. Juniata Christian Eagles
Springfield Christian Academy's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They managed a 50-45 victory over Juniata Christian. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Springfield Christian Academy also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Juniata Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justice Zavitz, who scored 15 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Zavitz has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Nathan Wright, who scored 11 points.
The victory got Springfield Christian Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Juniata Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Springfield Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Lakecrest Baptist at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Springfield Christian Academy will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings (they are ranked 422nd, while Lakecrest Baptist is ranked 121st). As for Juniata Christian, they will be playing at home against Fostoria Baptist Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Fostoria Baptist Academy is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, meaning Juniata Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
