Basketball Recap: Carter Ward's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Millers Creek Christian over Cornerstone Christian Academy

Millers Creek Christian was the 44-26 winner over Cornerstone Christian Academy when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Lions fell 56-44 to the Crusaders on Monday. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Carter Ward

Three Point Percentage

12/15/25 vs Cornerstone Christian Academy	40%
12/11/25 vs Statesville Christian	67%
12/04/25 vs University Christian	67%
11/20/25 vs Millennium Charter Academy	40%
11/18/25 @ Heritage Christian	60%
11/14/25 vs Community Baptist	67%

Millers Creek Christian lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Carter Ward, who shot 55% from the field to rack up 17 points and five rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brenyn Welborn, who posted nine points.

Millers Creek Christian's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2.

Coming up, Millers Creek Christian won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Millennium Charter Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Millers Creek Christian will be up against Millennium Charter Academy's rather soft defense (which has allowed 68.57 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.