Classical Academy hasn't had much luck against Calvin Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Caimans will head out on the road to face off against the Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Classical Academy turned things around against Valley Center on Thursday. They walked away with a 50-43 victory over the Jaguars.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Calvin Christian's strategy against Escondido Adventist Academy on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Crusaders blew the Hawks out of the water with a 70-43 final score. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 20 points or more this season.
Calvin Christian's win came from a few key players Classical Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Caleb Lapka, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in shooting accuracy (91%). Sawyer Goggin was another key player, putting up 21 points and five rebounds.
Calvin Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've passed the ball that well.
Classical Academy's record is now 2-7. As for Calvin Christian, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Classical Academy came up short against Calvin Christian when the teams last played back in January, falling 48-41. Can the Caimans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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