On Friday, Veritas Christian Academy's game was all tied up 24-24 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Hopatcong by a score of 50-41. Given Veritas Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 119th, while Hopatcong is ranked 363rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Veritas Christian Academy to victory were Caitlin O'Malley and Amya Cuddon. O'Malley scored ten points along with six assists and five steals, while Cuddon scored 21 points along with five steals. O'Malley is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Zoey Torppey was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with two steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Veritas Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 11-1. As for Hopatcong, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Veritas Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against American Christian School at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. American Christian School will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Hopatcong will take on Newton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
