Basketball Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Ohio Valley Christian

Ohio Valley Christian

Previous Games

02/14/25 vs Cross Lanes Christian	42-38
02/07/25 vs Elk Valley Christian	66-46
02/03/25 @ Parkersburg Christian	36-52
01/30/25 @ Cross Lanes Christian	41-38
01/27/25 vs Covenant	25-48
+ 13 more games

Ohio Valley Christian fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 42-38 W against the Cross Lanes Christian Warriors. The victory was all the more spectacular given Ohio Valley Christian's disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 800th in Ohio, while Cross Lanes Christian is ranked 115th in West Virginia).

When it comes to explaining why Cross Lanes Christian lost on Friday, don't look at Christian Shamblin. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine boards. Shamblin has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last five times he's played. Koda Clark was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Ohio Valley Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Cross Lanes Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Ohio Valley Christian won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Scioto Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cross Lanes Christian, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge Poca at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.