Basketball Recap: Shiloh Hills Christian Challengers vs. Horizon Christian Academy Warriors
The Shiloh Hills Christian Challengers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a rough 59-32 loss at the hands of Horizon Christian Academy. Shiloh Hills Christian has struggled against the Warriors recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Shiloh Hills Christian lost, one person who can't be blamed is Autumn Germaine. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points. That was a full 50% of Shiloh Hills Christian's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Horizon Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Nyla Black, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and 8 assists. Black is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 21 or more in the last nine games she's played. Megan Holcombe was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven steals.
Shiloh Hills Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Horizon Christian Academy, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-4.
Shiloh Hills Christian will head out on the road to take on the Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dominion Christian will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Horizon Christian Academy will take on the at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
