Basketball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Old Plank Christian Academy

Defenders

Previous Games

12/20/24 @ Global Outreach Charter Academy	47-28
12/19/24 vs Trinity Christian Academy	37-25
12/17/24 @ University Christian	48-36
12/13/24 @ Trinity Christian Academy	39-17
12/10/24 @ St. Joseph Academy	48-29
+ 2 more games

Old Plank Christian Academy entered their tilt with Global Outreach Charter Academy on Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They took down the Global Outreach Charter Academy Kodiaks 47-28. The Defenders have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Kodiaks, too.

Old Plank Christian Academy was led to victory by Jenna Jiannuzzi and Mia Wilkins. Jiannuzzi dropped a double-double on 15 points and 18 boards, while Wilkins went 8 of 13 on her way to 17 points and six steals. Jiannuzzi is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of June Jiannuzzi, who posted no points and three steals.

Old Plank Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.

Old Plank Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points per game. As for Global Outreach Charter Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Old Plank Christian Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against University Christian at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Global Outreach Charter Academy also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Bolles at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.