The Cornerstone Academy Cougars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fifth straight loss. They took a 60-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Aucilla Christian. Cornerstone Academy has struggled against Aucilla Christian recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Aucilla Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Gamalero led the charge by scoring 17 points along with four steals. That's the first time this season that Gamalero scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Ethan Bass, who scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Cornerstone Academy dropped their record down to 1-11 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight at home. As for Aucilla Christian, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Academy will take on Temple Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Aucilla Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Wakulla Christian School at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wakulla Christian School is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
