Recap: Mount Hope Christian Academy Warriors vs. Mercer Christian Academy Cavaliers
It was a good run, but the Mount Hope Christian Academy Warriors unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They were dealt a 65-26 defeat at the hands of Mercer Christian Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Mount Hope Christian Academy has scored all season.
Mount Hope Christian Academy's loss came despite strong showings from MCKENNA JONES and LEAH LILLY. JONES dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds, while LILLY scored six points. JONES is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last nine games she's played.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Mercer Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kayley Trump, who scored 33 points along with three steals and two blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Trump has scored all season. Ella Botts was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 12 steals.
Mount Hope Christian Academy's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3. As for Mercer Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Mount Hope Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against New Life Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Life Christian Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Mercer Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Greenbrier East at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Greenbrier East is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
