Basketball Recap: Northpoint Christian's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Northpoint Christian's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They managed a 45-40 win over the First Assembly Christian Crusaders. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.

When it comes to explaining why First Assembly Christian lost, don't look at Charlie Goss. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 boards. Another player making a difference was Landon Banks, who posted six points along with seven assists and five steals.

Trojans

Previous 5 Games

01/17/25 @ First Assembly Christian	45-40
01/14/25 @ St. George's	41-61
01/03/25 vs West Memphis Christian	58-70
12/28/24 vs Brighton	36-59
12/13/24 vs Fayette Academy	46-52

Northpoint Christian's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for First Assembly Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.

Northpoint Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-36 defeat against Lausanne Collegiate on the 21st. First Assembly Christian has also already played their next game, a 65-26 loss against St. George's on the 21st.