Basketball Recap: Chester Charter Scholars Academy Piles Up the Points Against Valley Forge Military Academy

Sabers

Margin (Wins)

12/28/24 vs Portersville Christian	67
01/21/25 vs Valley Forge Military Academy	53
01/11/25 vs Morrisville	38
01/04/25 @ Mount Calvary Christian	36
12/11/24 vs Renaissance Academy	33

Chester Charter Scholars Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Valley Forge Military Academy Trojans 86-33. The Sabers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.

Chester Charter Scholars Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maurice Barnes, who went 7 of 8 en route to 14 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Those three blocks gave Barnes a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josiah Hutson, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 14 points in addition to six assists and three steals.

Chester Charter Scholars Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.

Chester Charter Scholars Academy's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Valley Forge Military Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.

Chester Charter Scholars Academy will head out on the road to take on Jenkintown at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Chester Charter Scholars Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 matches -- so hopefully Jenkintown likes a good challenge. As for Valley Forge Military Academy, they will face off against Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.