Basketball Recap: Challenger Firebirds vs. The Master's Academy Lions
Challenger's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against The Master's Academy Lions by a score of 51-42. The Firebirds have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lions, too.
Challenger was led to victory by Braelon Roe and Kendall Reinhardt. Roe earned 12 points, while Reinhardt earned 14 points. Jacob Fox was another key player, earning eight points.
When it comes to explaining why The Master's Academy lost, don't look at Ben Davis. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 15 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Davis is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Zechariah Yelton, who earned five points plus four steals.
The win got Challenger back to even at 1-1.
Challenger will face off against Veritas Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Master's Academy has already played their next match, a 74-42 defeat against Lake Lure Classical Academy on the 12th.
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