01/17/25 vs Overland Christian | 53-24 |
01/16/25 @ Plaza Heights Christian Academy | 37-31 |
01/14/25 vs Heartland | 37-25 |
Christian Learning Center waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Overland Christian Eagle 53-24. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 116th, while the Eagle are ranked 423rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Christian Learning Center's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Micah Bean led the charge by dropping a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds. Bean is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down 11 or more in the last three games she's played. Addison Martin was another key player, going 7 for 12 on her way to 15 points.
Christian Learning Center smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Christian Learning Center's win bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Overland Christian, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Christian Learning Center will venture away from home to square off against El Dorado Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (El Dorado Christian has won four straight at home, while Christian Learning Center won 12 straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change. As for Overland Christian, they and Center Place will face off at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
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