New Jerusalem Christian Academy hadn't done well against Community Christian recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The New Jerusalem Christian Academy Eagles snuck past the Community Christian Crusaders with a 50-45 victory. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 65-39 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Elijah Marcellus was the offensive standout of the match as he went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Donathan Edwards was another key player, scoring 11 points in addition to six rebounds.
The win got New Jerusalem Christian Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Community Christian, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Central Baptist Christian the next time they take the court. Community Christian will head out to face Central Baptist Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, while New Jerusalem Christian Academy will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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