Basketball Recap: Jefferson Christian Academy Eagles vs. Cornerstone Eagles
While Jefferson Christian Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 0-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They secured a 50-45 W over the Cornerstone Eagles on Monday. That's two games straight that Jefferson Christian Academy has won by exactly five points.
Jefferson Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Justin Beckham, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus seven rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was John Lang, who had 13 points in addition to five steals.
Jefferson Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
The win for Jefferson Christian Academy keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.7 points per game. As for Cornerstone, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Jefferson Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Shelby County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jefferson Christian Academy is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for Cornerstone, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Center Point at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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