Basketball Recap: HEARTS for Jesus Christ Snags 13th Victory in Last 15 Games
By Team Reports
Feb 21, 2025, 10:38am
Basketball Recap: HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians vs. Westside Christian Academy Eagles

Josh Longo
02/20/25 @ Westside Christian Academy | 26 |
12/05/24 vs Heritage Christian | 19 |
12/12/24 @ Kingsway Christian | 16 |
01/07/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 14 |
02/07/25 @ Mentor Christian | 13 |
Westside Christian Academy came into Thursday's game looking for another win against HEARTS for Jesus Christ, but Josh Longo wouldn't allow it. The HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians walked away with a 64-51 win over the Westside Christian Academy Eagles on Thursday thanks to Longo, who went 6-for-9 to rack up 26 points. Those 26 points gave him a new career-high.
The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Elsesser, who posted six points. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last six games he's played.
Despite the defeat, Westside Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Calvin Cottenden went 13-for-16 on his way to 30 points and four steals. Cottenden also set a new season-high mark in shooting accuracy with 81%. Another player making a difference was Trent Douglass, who had eight points and seven assists.
HEARTS for Jesus Christ is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.3 points over those games. Westside Christian Academy suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 22-5.
Coincidentally, HEARTS for Jesus Christ and Westside Christian Academy will both be playing Christian Community the next time they take the court. HEARTS for Jesus Christ will host Christian Community at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while Westside Christian Academy will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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