Recap: Evangel Christian Lightning vs. Edgewood Academy Wildcats
In what's become a running theme this season, the Evangel Christian Lightning gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 60-26 win over Edgewood Academy on the road. Given Evangel Christian's advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 94th, while Edgewood Academy is ranked 288th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Edgewood Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Johnny Groves. Despite the final result, he scored ten points along with two steals. Brock Whitt was another key contributor, scoring five points along with five rebounds.
Evangel Christian's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Edgewood Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Evangel Christian will take on Wiregrass at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Christian Miller and Owen Bugnar. As for Edgewood Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Evangel Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Evangel Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three contests.
