Basketball Recap: Hope Christian Academy vs. First Assembly Christian Lions
Hope Christian Academy waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the First Assembly Christian Lions 59-34.
Hope Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aziah Amberson, who scored 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Van Cottrill, who had 14 points.
First Assembly Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonah Amason, who earned four points along with seven steals. Bryce Sasser was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 16 points and nine steals.
Hope Christian Academy pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for First Assembly Christian, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hope Christian Academy will challenge Tabernacle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for First Assembly Christian, they will square off against Glen Iris Baptist at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glen Iris Baptist will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something First Assembly Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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