Calvary Christian Academy takes loss despite strong efforts from Jude Wedel and JR Gillespie (HS)
By Team Reports
Jan 24, 2024, 6:18pm
Recap: Calvary Christian Academy vs. Non Varsity Opponent
Calvary Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of Non Varsity Opponent by a score of 41-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Calvary Christian Academy has suffered yet this season.
Calvary Christian Academy's loss came despite strong showings from JR Gillespie (HS) and Jude Wedel. Gillespie (HS) scored eight points along with 12 rebounds and two steals, while Wedel scored ten points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Wedel has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sean Sensenig (HS), who scored four points along with eight rebounds.
Calvary Christian Academy has fallen quite a ways from their 13-6 record last season and are now at 1-11. As for Non Varsity Opponent, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 103-203-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calvary Christian Academy will take on Concord Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Concord Christian Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Calvary Christian Academy has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they will take on Birchwood Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Birchwood Christian focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 25 last Tuesday.
