Basketball Recap: Champions Christian Academy Lions vs. Candlelight Christian Academy Flames
Champions Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Candlelight Christian Academy Flames on the road and fell 65-15. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-6.
Despite the loss, Champions Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Kurtis Colon, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Candlelight Christian Academy was led to victory by Justice Serrano and Ronald Padilla-Cordero. Serrano almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds, while Padilla-Cordero dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Padilla-Cordero a new career-high in assists (four). Avery Besteda was another key player, scoring nine points.
Champions Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Candlelight Christian Academy, their record is now 2-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Excel Christian Academy Blue the next time they take the court. Champions Christian Academy will head out to face Excel Christian Academy Blue at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Candlelight Christian Academy will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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