Basketball Recap: Christel House Piles Up the Points Against Irvington Preparatory Academy

Christel House won the last time they faced Irvington Preparatory Academy and things went their way on Saturday too. The Christel House Eagles really took it to Irvington Preparatory Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 70-40 win. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 30 points or more this season.

Christel House got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Terrance Meredith out in front who posted nine points and five steals. Meredith has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of David Brigham Jr, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 12 points and seven boards.

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Assists

02/08/25 @ Irvington Preparatory Academy	19
02/06/25 @ Eastern Hancock	14
02/04/25 @ Indianapolis Crispus Attucks	9
01/25/25 vs Indianapolis Crispus Attucks	6
01/23/25 vs Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter	6
+ 20 more games

Christel House was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Several Irvington Preparatory Academy players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Fredrick Ellis, who went 6 for 8 en route to 14 points. Ellis continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Kase Johnson was another key player, putting up eight points and eight rebounds.

Christel House's record now sits at 13-7. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christel House will challenge Indianapolis Shortridge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Indianapolis Shortridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.9 points per game this season. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Greenwood Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Greenwood Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.