Center Place pushed their score all the way to 60 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Plaza Heights Christian Academy by a score of 62-60. Center Place has struggled against Plaza Heights Christian Academy recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Center Place's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Blayne Schrunk , who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. The match was Schrunk 's third in a row with at least ten points. Josh Fountain was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with 9 rebounds and 3 steals.
Plaza Heights Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Remi Schieber, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Luke Jones, who scored 20 points along with 6 rebounds and 3 steals.
Center Place's loss dropped their record down to 2-1. As for Plaza Heights Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Center Place will be playing at home against Clinton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Clinton Christian Academy is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak. As for Plaza Heights Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Christian Learning Center at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Christian Learning Center is ranked 217th in Kansas, while Plaza Heights Christian Academy is ranked 199th in Missouri).
