Basketball Recap: First Baptist Christian Sabres vs. Westside Christian Academy Eagles
First Baptist Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They escaped with a win on Saturday against the Westside Christian Academy Eagles by the margin of a single free throw, 48-47. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Sabres as it put an end to their 15-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Westside Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Calvin Cottenden went 8 for 16 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and four steals. With that strong performance, Cottenden is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Trent Douglass, who scored six points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists.
Westside Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. First Baptist Christian will challenge Christian Community at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. First Baptist Christian is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Westside Christian Academy, they will square off against Mentor Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
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