Basketball Recap: Bethel Christian Skates Past Norton Science & Language Academy with Ease

Kings

Margin (Wins)

01/23/25 @ Norton Science & Language Academy	44
12/18/24 @ Crossroads Christian	43
12/09/24 vs Cornerstone Christian	35
12/17/24 vs Norton Science & Language Academy	32
01/17/25 @ Cornerstone Christian	31

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Calvary Baptist, Bethel Christian was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets 69-25. The Kings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 23 points or more this season.

Bethel Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joseph Kyababchian, who went 6 of 7 en route to 18 points along with five assists and five steals. Kyababchian is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Chris Lahham, who went 10 for 12 on his way to 24 points.

Several Rockets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Richard Pelayo, who posted eight points. Armani Roman-Walker was another key player, putting up six points.

Bethel Christian's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.6 points. As for Norton Science & Language Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Bethel Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-26 win against Hamilton on the 25th. Norton Science & Language Academy has also already played their next match, an 80-30 defeat against Cornerstone Christian on the 24th.