Basketball Recap: Juniata Christian Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Jan 23, 2025, 1:00pm

Basketball Recap: Juniata Christian Eagles vs. Springfield Christian Academy

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Juniata Christian scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a blow against Springfield Christian Academy, falling 65-38. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-15.

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12/12/23 vs Immanuel Baptist3

Loss or not, Juniata Christian got some senior leadership from Blake Smith and Nathan Wright. Smith went 9 for 20 on his way to 26 points along with six rebounds and four steals, while Wright posted eight points and 11 boards. That's the most boards Smith has posted since back in January of 2024.

Juniata Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Springfield Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.

Juniata Christian has already played their next game, a 72-21 loss against Fostoria Baptist Academy on the 21st. Springfield Christian Academy has also already played their next matchup (against Immanuel Baptist), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.

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