Basketball Game Recap: Zion Christian Mountaineers vs. Wellspring Prep

By Team Reports Dec 10, 2023, 3:02am

Recap: Zion Christian Mountaineers vs. Wellspring Prep

The Zion Christian Mountaineers pushed their score all the way to 61 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Wellspring Prep by a score of 64-61. Zion Christian lost against Wellspring Prep in their previous head to head back in February, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 76-69 score last time.

Wellspring Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zeekeal Jackson out in front who scored 18 points along with 9 assists and 8 rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Jackson has scored at least 25% of Wellspring Prep's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bennett Saladin, who scored 18 points.

Zion Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-1. As for Wellspring Prep, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zion Christian will take on Sacred Heart Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wellspring Prep, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Muskegon Heights at 7:00 p.m. on December 8th. Muskegon Heights comes in still looking for their first win of the season.