Basketball Recap: Victory Christian's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Cardinals

Previous 3 Games

01/17/25 vs Shining Light Baptist Academy	53-48
01/09/25 vs Shining Rock Classical Academy	70-11
12/19/24 @ Victory Christian Academy	78-59

Victory Christian entered their tilt with Shining Light Baptist Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They managed a 53-48 victory over the Shining Light Baptist Academy Sharks. For the Cardinals, this counts as revenge for the 39-29 win the Sharks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.

Victory Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marissa Sloan, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards. Sloan has been hot, having posted 11 or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Karis Vernelson, who went 6 for 9 on her way to 13 points and eight boards.

The win got Victory Christian back to even at 5-5. As for Shining Light Baptist Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Victory Christian will take on Tabernacle Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Victory Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.1 points per game this season. As for Shining Light Baptist Academy, they will square off against Mountain View Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.