Basketball Recap: Mount Calvary Christian Academy Drops Season-High Score on Heritage Christian Academy

Warriors

Team Score

01/07/25 @ Heritage Christian Academy	55
12/13/24 vs Pamlico Christian Academy	53
11/08/24 vs Heritage Christian Academy	46
11/25/24 @ Unity Christian Academy	40
01/04/25 vs Great Hope Baptist	38

Mount Calvary Christian Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 64-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Heritage Christian Academy Patriots. Sadly, that's the fifth time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 53-33 last Friday.

Jentzen Wade and Carson Howell certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Wade dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 boards, while Howell went 7 of 13 on his way to 14 points and eight boards. With that strong performance, Wade is now averaging an impressive 8.5 rebounds per game. Another player making a difference was Peyton Wood, who posted eight points and three steals.

Even though they lost, Mount Calvary Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive games.

Heritage Christian Academy was led to victory by Bryce Anderson and Parker Buetow. Anderson posted 22 points, while Buetow put up 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nimi Metiko, who earned eight points.

Mount Calvary Christian Academy dropped their record down to 3-11 with the loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Heritage Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Calvary Christian Academy will host Calvary Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mount Calvary Christian Academy is facing Calvary Baptist Church at the right time seeing as Calvary Baptist Church is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Heritage Christian Academy, they will take on Victory Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Heritage Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.5 points per game this season.