Recap: Christian Learning Center Mustangs vs. Plaza Heights Christian Academy
The Christian Learning Center Mustangs pushed their score all the way to 61 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 66-61 hit to the loss column at the hands of Plaza Heights Christian Academy. Even though they lost, Christian Learning Center's still made a splash on offense and bumped their average scoring up to 50.5 points per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Christian Learning Center's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Easton Rhodes, who scored 23 points along with 6 steals. Rhodes scored a full 37.7% of Christian Learning Center's points, the sixth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Lane Milburn was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with 5 rebounds.
Plaza Heights Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Luke Jones, who scored 15 points along with 9 assists and 3 steals. Another player making a difference was Cole Stricklin, who scored 10 points along with 3 steals.
Christian Learning Center's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Plaza Heights Christian Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Christian Learning Center will take on Overland Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Overland Christian comes in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Plaza Heights Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Christian Fellowship at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Christian Fellowship is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 63.8 points per game.
