Basketball Recap: Maddie Oliver's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Emmanuel Christian over Maranatha Christian

Emmanuel Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 34-28 heartbreaker at the hands of the Maranatha Christian Bulldogs. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 49-17 back in November of 2024.

Maddie Oliver

Steals

01/13/25 vs Maranatha Christian	6
12/16/24 @ Christ the Cornerstone Academy	5
12/13/24 @ Northside Christian School	6
12/05/24 vs Calvary Christian	5
12/03/24 vs Northside Christian School	2

Several Crusaders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maddie Oliver, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. Oliver is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Chloe Jones, who posted ten points.

Emmanuel Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Maranatha Christian, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.

Emmanuel Christian will challenge Varsity Opponent at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maranatha Christian has already played their next contest (against Mullins Marion Christian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.