Basketball Recap: Hope Christian Academy Skates Past Coosa Valley Academy with Ease

Hope Christian Academy

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs Coosa Valley Academy	38
11/21/24 vs Marshall Christian Academy	33
12/09/24 @ First Assembly Christian	30
12/03/24 @ Clay County Christian Academy	2
12/06/24 @ Banks Academy	-13

A well-balanced attack led Hope Christian Academy over Coosa Valley Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Hope Christian Academy blew the Coosa Valley Academy Rebels out of the water with a 61-23 final score. Hope Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 25 points or more this season.

Hope Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Aziah Amberson out in front who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. Amberson has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Van Cottrill, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.

Hope Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.

Hope Christian Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Coosa Valley Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hope Christian Academy will venture away from home to challenge Marshall Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hope Christian Academy is facing Marshall Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Marshall Christian Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Coosa Valley Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Heritage Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 14, 2025.