Basketball Recap: Tuesday's Defeat Ends New Manna Christian's Winning Streak

By Team Reports Dec 3, 2024, 8:40pm

Basketball Recap: New Manna Christian Wind vs. Veritas Christian Academy Warriors

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After a string of 13 wins dating back to last season, New Manna Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 75-63 to the Veritas Christian Academy Warriors. One positive for the Wind, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Brooke Miller was her usual excellent self, going 8 for 16 en route to 23 points plus eight rebounds and six assists for Veritas Christian Academy. Miller has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 14 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aunica Tomlinson, who went 6 for 7 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds and two steals.

Having lost for the first time this season, New Manna Christian fell to 3-1. As for Veritas Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Manna Christian will venture away from home to take on Woodland Baptist Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Woodland Baptist Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something New Manna Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Veritas Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Shelby at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Veritas Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.

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