Basketball Recap: Indiana Christian Academy Extends Winning Streak to 26

Whirlwinds

Previous Games

02/07/25 vs Newport Christian	44-38
02/07/25 vs Newport Christian	70-40
02/06/25 vs First Baptist	70-25
02/06/25 vs Varsity Opponent	53-26
02/05/25 vs First Baptist	68-38
+ 21 more games

Indiana Christian Academy had already won 25 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.6 points) and they went ahead and made it 26 on Friday. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 44-38 W against the Newport Christian Seahawks. Given the Whirlwinds' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 112th in Indiana, while the Seahawks are ranked 707th in California), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Indiana Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Seth Plew out in front who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. That's the most boards Plew has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jake Gilbert, who put up eight points and 15 rebounds.

Indiana Christian Academy's record is now 28-1. As for Newport Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-4.

Indiana Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 75-42 victory against Heritage Hall Christian on the 11th. As for Newport Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 71-61 win against California School for the Deaf-Riverside on the 11th.