Basketball Preview: Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders vs. Bishop Snyder Cardinals
The Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Bishop Snyder Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Old Plank Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 31 on Monday.
Old Plank Christian Academy is leaving town to face Bishop Snyder after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Old Plank Christian Academy had to suffer through a 66-30 loss at the hands of Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
Old Plank Christian Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jenna Jianuzzi, who had six points plus 14 rebounds and three steals, and Alexandra Barbosa, who had four points.
Even though they lost, Old Plank Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Bishop Snyder hadn't done well against Fleming Island recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Bishop Snyder pulled ahead with a 63-62 photo finish over Fleming Island.
Old Plank Christian Academy strolled past Bishop Snyder when the teams last played back in January by a score of 64-45. The rematch might be a little tougher for Old Plank Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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