Cross Lanes Christian was the 49-40 winner over Bloomingdale when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Cross Lanes Christian Warriors fell 65-56 to the Bloomingdale Blazers on Monday. 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 | 14 |
| 02/07/25 vs Hannan | 13 |
| 12/20/24 vs Hannan | 12 |
| 01/27/25 @ Elk Valley Christian | 8 |
| 01/14/25 vs Bloomingdale | 8 |
| + 12 more games |
Cross Lanes Christian's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landon Ballard, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Ballard is becoming a predictor of Cross Lanes Christian's success: when he posts at least ten boards the team is 2-1 (and 1-15 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Christian Shamblin, who went 7 for 14 to rack up 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.
Bloomingdale's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Peyton Schiedler, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 blocks. The dominant performance gave Schiedler a new career-high in blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Schiedler, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Cross Lanes Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season. As for Bloomingdale, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 13-6.
Coming up, Cross Lanes Christian is taking a road trip to square off against Ohio Valley Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bloomingdale, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against West Logan Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bloomingdale is facing West Logan Christian Academy at the right time seeing as West Logan Christian Academy is stuck on a 14-game losing streak.
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