Family Christian Center takes down Beacon of Hope Christian in a playoff battle

By Team Reports Feb 12, 2024, 12:46pm

Recap: Family Christian Center Lions vs. Beacon of Hope Christian Eagles

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Family Christian Center Lions had no problem doing just that on Friday. They walked away with a 59-49 win over the Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for Family Christian Center as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Despite the loss, Beacon of Hope Christian saw an underclassman step up: Trisdan Fuller scored 26 points. That was a full 53.1% of Beacon of Hope Christian's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.

Family Christian Center's win bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Beacon of Hope Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Family Christian Center didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 57-26 defeat vs. Community Leadership Academy on the 10th. Beacon of Hope Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.