Preview: Mount Hope Christian Academy Warriors vs. New Life Christian Academy Lions
The Mount Hope Christian Academy Warriors will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the New Life Christian Academy Lions at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Mount Hope Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They were dealt a 65-26 loss at the hands of Mercer Christian Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Mount Hope Christian Academy has scored all season.
Mount Hope Christian Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of MCKENNA JONES, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds, and LEAH LILLY who scored six points. JONES hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for nine straight games.
Meanwhile, New Life Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher two weeks ago after their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a rough 45-17 loss at the hands of Greater Beckley Christian. New Life Christian Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 26-0.
Kelsie McKinney was New Life Christian Academy's leading scorer, having posted four points.
Mount Hope Christian Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-3. As for New Life Christian Academy, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-3.
