Basketball Recap: United Christian Academy Sets Scoring Season-High Against Mt. Carmel Christian Academy

Crusaders

Team Score

01/16/25 vs Mt. Carmel Christian Academy	53
12/16/24 vs Temple Christian	50
12/05/24 @ Blue Ridge Christian	42
12/03/24 vs Blue Ridge Christian	29

United Christian Academy hadn't done well against Mt. Carmel Christian Academy recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Everything went the United Christian Academy Crusaders' way against the Mt. Carmel Christian Academy Warriors as the United Christian Academy Crusaders made off with a 53-33 victory. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Despite the loss, Mt. Carmel Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Darbi Hunsberger posted 16 points and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hunsberger has scored all season. Rebekah Shifflett was another key player, putting up six points.

The win got United Christian Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Mt. Carmel Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

United Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-22 victory against Appalachian Christian School on the 17th. Mt. Carmel Christian Academy has also already played their next game (against Grace Christian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.