Recap: Midland Classical Academy Knights vs. Covenant Christian Cougars
The Midland Classical Academy Knights suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Saturday. They were outmatched by Covenant Christian on the road and fell 66-27. Midland Classical Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-8.
Covenant Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aaron Turner, who scored eight points along with five assists and five steals. Turner hasn't dropped below two steals for ten straight games. AJ Guerra was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with two steals.
Midland Classical Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season. As for Covenant Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Classical Academy will take on Grace Prep at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Covenant Christian, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lake Country Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Lake Country Christian is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.