After flying high against Clark last Tuesday, Faith Lutheran came back down to earth. The Faith Lutheran Crusaders took a blow against the Democracy Prep Agassi Campus Blue Knights on Thursday, falling 64-26. The loss continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Blue Knights : they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the defeat, Faith Lutheran saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Khloe Pitts posted six points. That's the most points Pitts has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emma Herpin, who earned seven points and three steals.
Democracy Prep Agassi Campus' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keonni Lewis, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine steals. Lewis has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of La'Niah Hicks, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards.
Faith Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Democracy Prep Agassi Campus, they pushed their record up to 21-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Faith Lutheran will head out to square off against Shadow Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on February 13th. Shadow Ridge will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Faith Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight. As for Democracy Prep Agassi Campus, they will welcome Spring Valley at 6:30 p.m. on February 13th. Democracy Prep Agassi Campus is facing Spring Valley at the right time seeing as Spring Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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