If Cross Lanes Christian was feeling good fresh off their 69-45 takedown of Hannan on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The contest between the Cross Lanes Christian Warriors and the Summit Christian Academy Falcons didn't end well, with the Cross Lanes Christian Warriors falling 59-41. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 116th, while the Falcons are ranked 21st).
Cross Lanes Christian's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Collin Martin, who posted 11 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Koda Clark was another key player, going 7 of 12 to rack up 17 points.
Summit Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was MJ Patton out in front who went 7 for 17 on his way to 16 points in addition to seven assists and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Kyler Carpenter, who went 6 of 10 en route to 13 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Cross Lanes Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season. As for Summit Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cross Lanes Christian will head out to challenge Bloomingdale at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bloomingdale will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Cross Lanes Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Summit Christian Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on Midland Trail at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Summit Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.4 points per game this season.
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