Basketball Recap: Elliot Christian Snaps Three-Game Streak of Losses at Home

Elliot Christian hadn't done well against Turlock Christian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Elliot Christian Eagles came out on top against the Turlock Christian Eagles by a score of 57-45. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Elliot Christian.

Elliot Christian had a senior duo take command as Jeremy Nielsen posted 21 points and Kaden Kirby dropped a double-double on ten points and 19 rebounds. Elliot Christian is 2-1 when Kirby posts eight or more boards, but 3-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of James Lappe, who had 12 points.

Eagles

Assists

01/08/25 vs Turlock Christian	19
01/07/25 @ Tioga	18
12/16/24 @ Ben Holt College Prep Academy	13
12/14/24 vs Franklin	13
12/30/24 @ Turlock Christian	11

Elliot Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Turlock Christian lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Cam Kelley, who earned 13 points and three steals. Kelley has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Tyler Nydam, who put up 14 points and eight rebounds.

Elliot Christian's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Turlock Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

Elliot Christian won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Don Pedro at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Turlock Christian, they will venture away from home to take on Stockton Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.