Basketball Recap: El Dorado Christian Continues Home Dominance on Friday

El Dorado Christian hadn't done well against Plaza Heights Christian Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The El Dorado Christian Buffalos sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 60-57 victory over Plaza Heights Christian Academy. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 46-42 back in November of 2024.

It was another big night for Isaiah Rhodes, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jason Conduff, who went 5 for 9 en route to 15 points.

Buffalos

Assists

12/04/23 vs Outreach Christian	16
01/24/25 vs Plaza Heights Christian Academy	12
12/01/23 @ Overland Christian	12
11/20/23 vs Show-Me Christian	11
11/30/23 @ Christian Learning Center	9

El Dorado Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.

Despite the loss, Plaza Heights Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Luke Jones, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten steals. Jones is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Remi Schieber, who posted 18 points.

El Dorado Christian's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.1 points per game. As for Plaza Heights Christian Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-7.

El Dorado Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Plaza Heights Christian Academy has also already played their next matchup, a 57-49 victory against Clinton Christian Academy on the 27th.