Basketball Recap: Christian Life Preparatory's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Christian Life Preparatory needed a changed in momentum after dropping nine straight games and they got it from David Wardlaw. The Christian Life Preparatory Knights enjoyed a cozy 71-54 win over the Weatherford Christian Lions on Tuesday thanks in part to Wardlaw, who went 9 for 15 on his way to 22 points in addition to seven boards and five steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in November of 2024.

Christian Life Preparatory's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 6-13. As for Weatherford Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christian Life Preparatory will take on Abilene Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Abilene Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches. As for Weatherford Christian, they will face off against Covenant Classical at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Covenant Classical has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games.