The Cross Lanes Christian Warriors are taking a road trip to take on Ohio Valley Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Monday, Cross Lanes Christian came up short against Bloomingdale and fell 65-56. While the Warriors didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Blazers 11-6 in the first quarter.
Landon Ballard
| 02/10/25 @ Bloomingdale | 3 |
| 02/07/25 vs Hannan | 2 |
| 01/30/25 vs Ohio Valley Christian | 2 |
| 01/13/25 vs Elk Valley Christian | 2 |
| 02/01/25 vs Grace Christian | 1 |
Despite their defeat, Cross Lanes Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Landon Ballard, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The dominant performance also gave Ballard a new career-high in assists (three). Christian Shamblin was another key player, going 7 for 14 on his way to 16 points and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Cross Lanes Christian 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 eight offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ohio Valley Christian). They were the clear victor by a 66-46 margin over Elk Valley Christian on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Ohio Valley Christian has posted since January 13, 2024.
Cross Lanes Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season. As for Ohio Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 5-12.
Cross Lanes Christian couldn't quite finish off Ohio Valley Christian in their previous meeting two weeks ago and fell 41-38. Can Cross Lanes Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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