Rivers of Life Christian had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by Crosspoint Christian 61-23. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Despite the loss, Rivers of Life Christian still got an impressive performance from Denny Lindsey, who posted 16 points.
Crosspoint Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Asher Weldy, who put up ten points along with eight steals and five rebounds. Weldy is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Colton Stroup, who earned nine points in addition to six boards and four steals.
Looking ahead, Rivers of Life Christian will be playing at home against Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Crosspoint Christian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 55-20 loss against Westwood Baptist Academy on the 14th.
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