Basketball Recap: Ballard Christian Comes Up Short on the Road Against Central Christian
By Team Reports
Nov 15, 2024, 9:34am
Basketball Recap: Ballard Christian Eagle vs. Central Christian Crusaders
Ballard Christian had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 71-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Christian Crusaders on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagle of the 64-34 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2017.
Central Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rocky Steidinger out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 rebounds. The matchup was Steidinger's 15th in a row with at least ten points. Avery Steidinger was another key player, going 6 for 11 en route to 19 points plus two steals.
The victory snapped Central Christian's losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ballard Christian will venture away from home to square off against Ezekiel Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central Christian, they are taking a road trip to face off against The Grace Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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