Basketball Recap: Lake Mead Christian Academy Takes a Loss

Lake Mead Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 71-46 to the Awaken Christian Lions. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 64-35 back in December of 2024.

Despite the loss, Lake Mead Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Nathan Kellner, who went 7 of 12 en route to 19 points. Kellner is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. Dallas Olson was another key player, putting up five points and nine rebounds.

Even though they lost, Lake Mead Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Awaken Christian only pulled down 14 offensive rebounds.

Ethan Kepler had a dynamite game for Awaken Christian, going 12 for 16 on his way to 29 points and five steals. Kepler 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Kepler, who went 6 of 10 en route to 13 points along with five boards and five steals.

Lake Mead Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Awaken Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-9.

Lake Mead Christian Academy will head out to square off against Needles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Needles' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Awaken Christian, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Awaken Christian Lions take on the White Pine Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Awaken Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.8 points per game this season.