Basketball Recap: Champions Christian Academy Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 7, 2024, 9:29pm

Basketball Recap: Champions Christian Academy Lions vs. Geneva Classical Academy Knights

A win for Champions Christian Academy just wasn't in the cards on Monday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Geneva Classical Academy Knights, falling 59-19. The defeat continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.

Despite the loss, Champions Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Emanuel Rivera earned eight points. Kurtis Colon was another key player, scoring five points.

Geneva Classical Academy had a senior duo take command as Owen Zwolinski dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 rebounds and Miguel Figueroa dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. Figueroa's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Luke Franklin, who went 5 for 10 en route to 11 points plus five assists and two steals.

Champions Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Geneva Classical Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Champions Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 65-15 loss against Candlelight Christian Academy on the 5th. As for Geneva Classical Academy, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Foundation Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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