Basketball Recap: Illiana Christian Triumphs

Illiana Christian won the last time they faced Lakeland Christian Academy, and Noah Sons did his part to make sure it happened again. The Illiana Christian Vikings strolled past the Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 54-37 thanks in part to Sons, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 19 points and five steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in January of 2024.

Illiana Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.

Illiana Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 45-35 defeat against Hanover Central on the 3rd. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Elkhart Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 10th.