Basketball Recap: Bethel Assembly Christian Academy Takes a Loss

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They had to suffer through a 61-24 loss at the hands of the New Life Academy Bobcats. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

When it comes to explaining why Bethel Assembly Christian Academy lost, don't look at McKinley Conner. Despite the final result, he posted eight points and 12 boards. Conner is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last 16 games he's played.

New Life Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dontrel Lee, who scored 28 points. Zion Harmon was another key player, putting up 18 points.

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for New Life Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season.

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy has already played their next game (against Ahoskie Christian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. New Life Academy will head out on the road to challenge Suffolk Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.