Basketball Recap: Hickory Christian Academy's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Knights

Team Score

01/24/25 @ Salem Baptist Christian	55
01/17/25 vs University Christian	50
01/06/25 vs Lake Lure Classical Academy	34
12/12/24 vs Carolina Day	33
11/19/24 vs Gaston Day	33

Hickory Christian Academy came into Friday's match having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Salem Baptist Christian Vikings 55-21 on Friday. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Hickory Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cece Dechellis, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 16 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Dechellis a new career-high in steals (three). Kara Whitford was another key player, putting up 13 points and eight steals.

Hickory Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 36 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Despite the loss, Salem Baptist Christian had strong showings from Ashley Sanchez, who posted six points, and Danae Davenport, who scored six points.

Hickory Christian Academy's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-10. As for Salem Baptist Christian, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Hickory Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 56-13 defeat against Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy on the 27th. Salem Baptist Christian has also already played their next game, an 18-8 loss against Varsity Opponent on the 28th.