Basketball Recap: Imani Christian Academy Beats Connellsville for Their 14th Straight Win

Saints

Previous Games

12/18/24 vs Connellsville	80-32
12/16/24 vs Norwin	73-28
12/12/24 vs Canon-McMillan	71-60
12/07/24 vs Roosevelt	79-78
11/29/24 vs Moon Area	74-54
+ 9 more games

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Imani Christian Academy). They really took it to the Connellsville Falcons for the full four quarters, racking up an 80-32 win. The Saints' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.

Imani Christian Academy was led to victory by Kieshaun Demus and Donovan Gordon. Demus dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Gordon went 6 of 13 on his way to 17 points along with five assists and five steals. Demus is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Deston Hubbard was another key player, going 6 for 13 on his way to 13 points and three steals.

They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Imani Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matches.

Imani Christian Academy pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Connellsville, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.

Imani Christian Academy will take on Archbishop Spalding in a tournament on December 27th. As for Connellsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Laurel Highlands at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Connellsville is facing Laurel Highlands at the right time seeing as Laurel Highlands is stuck on a three-game losing streak.