Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of David Manzo and Leo Kargbo Lead Kearny Christian Academy to Victory

Kearny Christian Academy

Margin (Wins)

11/25/24 vs Hudson	59
12/02/24 @ Harmony Christian	54
12/12/24 @ Harmony Christian	32
12/05/24 @ Faith Christian	30
01/27/25 @ Veritas Christian Academy	26

Kearny Christian Academy hadn't done well against Veritas Christian Academy recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Kearny Christian Academy blew past Veritas Christian Academy 60-34. Kearny Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 26 points or more this season.

Leading Kearny Christian Academy to victory were Leo Kargbo and David Manzo. Kargbo posted 25 points, while Manzo dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 steals. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Kargbo has scored at least a third of Kearny Christian Academy's points. Tyler Lima was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Despite the loss, Veritas Christian Academy had strong showings from Timothy Hawkswell, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 18 rebounds, and Dallas Tanis, who put up 14 points. With that strong performance, Hawkswell is now averaging an impressive 8.6 boards per game.

Kearny Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Veritas Christian Academy, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-5.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kearny Christian Academy beat Veritas Christian Academy by a score of 52-43 on Wednesday.