Basketball Recap: Bethel Assembly Christian Academy Comes Up Short

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy was the 71-44 winner over Mount Calvary Christian Academy when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Eagles took a 51-37 bruising from the Warriors on Friday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

When it comes to explaining why Bethel Assembly Christian Academy lost, don't look at Peyton Liverman. Despite the final result, he shot 46% from the field on his way to 18 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Easton Hobbs was another key player, putting up six points along with five boards and four steals.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carson Howell led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds. With that strong performance, Howell is now averaging an impressive 8.9 boards per game. Another player making a difference was Alton Combs, who posted 14 points and four steals.

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Mount Calvary Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-4.

Bethel Assembly Christian Academy has already played their next matchup, a 50-35 loss against Northeast Academy on the 22nd. As for Mount Calvary Christian Academy, they will take on Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.