Basketball Recap: Valor Christian Makes It Ten in a Row on the Road

Lions

Margin (Wins)

12/12/24 vs Academe of the Oaks	74
01/23/25 vs Cherokee Christian	71
01/09/25 @ Fideles Christian	68
11/21/24 @ Academe of the Oaks	68
11/07/24 vs Fideles Christian	61

Valor Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints 61-35 on Tuesday. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 games by 22 points or more this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Valor Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Riley Dean, who posted 13 points and eight assists. Dean continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Ivy Casper was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and 12 rebounds.

Valor Christian pushed their record up to 23-2 with the victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 41.9 points. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.

Valor Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-20 win against Harvester Christian Academy on the 7th. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.