Maranatha Christian Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Mississippi Valley Christian Warriors on Friday, falling 62-37.
Despite the loss, Maranatha Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Dakota Nelson, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Grayson Schrock, who posted eight points plus seven rebounds.
Mississippi Valley Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carter Hickerson out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 18 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Hickerson a new career-high in offensive rebounds (six). Caden Snyder was another key player, going 10 for 25 en route to 24 points plus five rebounds and four steals.
Maranatha Christian Academy is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Faith Bible Christian Academy/Mid-America Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mississippi Valley Christian, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on North County Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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