Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to post 13 more assists than your opponent, a fact the Rock Creek Christian Academy Eagles proved on Monday. They took down New Hope Academy 70-53. Given Rock Creek Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while New Hope Academy is ranked 94th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Corwin Holland II, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. James Hans was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Despite the loss, New Hope Academy still got an impressive performance from DJ Thomas, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds. Thomas continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalen Martinez, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds.
Rock Creek Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season. As for New Hope Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-21 record this season.
Rock Creek Christian Academy will be playing at home against Life Center Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Rock Creek Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight games. As for New Hope Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Friendship Tech Prep Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friendship Tech Prep Academy will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something New Hope Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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