Basketball Preview: Crossroads Christian Colts vs. Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles
The Crossroads Christian Colts will face off against the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Crossroads Christian will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Crossroads Christian is headed into the match after thoroughly thrashing Pungo Christian Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Crossroads Christian blew Pungo Christian Academy out of the water with a 63-12 final score. The Colts have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 36 points or more this season.
Crossroads Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elyssa Phillips led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 30 points and nine steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Phillips has scored at least a third of Crossroads Christian's points. Leanna Wimsatt was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine steals.
Crossroads Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Cape Fear Christian Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They pulled ahead with a 49-48 photo finish over Bradford Academy.
Crossroads Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Crossroads Christian against Cape Fear Christian Academy when the teams last played back in February, as the squad secured a 65-37 win. Will Crossroads Christian repeat their success, or does Cape Fear Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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