Basketball Recap: Cristo Rey's Losing Streak Snapped at 15 Games

By Team Reports Feb 3, 2025, 2:30pm

Basketball Recap: Cristo Rey Royals vs. Life Christian Academy Eagles

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Cristo Rey had to endure a 15-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 54-46 win over the Life Christian Academy Eagles on Friday. This was payback for the Royals, who suffered a 70-53 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Javon Allen

Points (Career)

01/31/25 vs Life Christian Academy15
01/25/25 vs Southern Maryland Christian Academy9
11/12/24 @ Rise Academy9
11/26/24 vs Steward8
12/14/24 @ Veritas Collegiate Academy7

Cristo Rey was led to victory by Jemell Smith and Javon Allen. Smith posted 25 points, while Allen put up 15 points. The dominant performance gave Allen a new career-high in points.

Cristo Rey's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-15. As for Life Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 4-15 with the loss, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Cristo Rey wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 74-66 defeat against The Carmel School on the 1st. As for Life Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Cristo Rey at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.

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