Basketball Recap: Northland Christian Beats Bishop Ward for Their Third Straight Win

Ruby Wheeler

Points (Career)

02/18/25 vs Bishop Ward	17
12/20/24 vs New Franklin	16
01/16/25 @ Heartland	15
02/14/25 vs Bishop Seabury Academy	14
02/10/25 @ Faith Christian Academy	14

Northland Christian had won two straight games and Ruby Wheeler did her part to make it three on Tuesday. Northland Christian were the clear victor by a 43-22 margin over the Bishop Ward Cyclones thanks to Wheeler, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds. Those 17 points gave her a new career-high.

Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Kellam, who posted seven points and five boards. She has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times she's played.

Northland Christian now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Bishop Ward, they dropped their record down to 2-15 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Northland Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 57-24 defeat against Heritage Christian Academy on the 21st. As for Bishop Ward, they have also already played their next game, a 55-13 loss against Kansas City Christian School on the 21st.