Basketball Recap: Providence Classical Christian Academy Panthers vs. Mississippi Valley Christian Warriors
Providence Classical Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 29-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mississippi Valley Christian Warriors. The Panthers lost against the Warriors in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 54-28 score last time.
Providence Classical Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jess Marcotte, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds. That was a full 41.7% of Providence Classical Christian Academy's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Selah Sparks was another key player, posting eight points.
Even though they lost, Providence Classical Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Leading Mississippi Valley Christian to victory were Adalyn Bussen and Ava Sapp. Bussen posted 13 points, while Sapp earned 12 points.
Providence Classical Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Mississippi Valley Christian, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Providence Classical Christian Academy will head out to challenge Liberty Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Classical Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 26.2 points per game this season, so Liberty Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mississippi Valley Christian, they and Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis are set to duel on Tuesday.
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