Basketball Recap: Aquinas Academy Comes Up Short on the Road Against Greenwood Mennonite

Aquinas Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 57-29 loss at the hands of the Greenwood Mennonite Flames. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.

Carter Long was a one-man wrecking crew For Greenwood Mennonite. as he went 8-for-17 to rack up 20 points along with seven assists and five steals. Long's big performance that afternoon made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Blake Mast, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 14 points and five boards.

Greenwood Mennonite's win bumped their record up to 2-0.

Aquinas Academy and Greenwood Mennonite will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Crusaders see the court they'll take on Fairwinds Christian at 5:30 p.m. on December 2. As for Greenwood Mennonite, their break will end when they face Salisbury at 6:00 p.m. on December 1.