Columbus had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it eight. They received a blow as they fell 61-47 to the New Heights Christian Academy Cougars. If the Titans were looking for revenge after losing 59-51 to the Cougars when the teams met back in December of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for New Heights Christian Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games.
It was another big night for Adam Stanton, who went 9-for-18 on his way to 21 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Another player making a difference was Brodrick Burns, who posted 15 points and four steals.
Looking ahead, Columbus will head out on the road to square off against Cherryvale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Heights Christian Academy, they will be home for the holidays to greet Baxter Springs at 8:00 p.m. on Monday.
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