The Springdale Prep Lions were the 59-43 winner over the Shabach Christian Academy Blue Eagles when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. Springdale Prep fell just short of Shabach Christian Academy Blue by a score of 70-67. Springdale Prep has been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Springdale Prep's loss on Thursday came despite strong showings from Langston Bailey and Tarkan Bahcivanci. Bailey scored 25 points, while Bahcivanci scored 24 points. Bailey scored a full 37.3% of Springdale Prep's points, the second time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was N'Faba Mane, who scored 7 points.
Springdale Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Shabach Christian Academy Blue, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springdale Prep will face off against Highland at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Shabach Christian Academy Blue, they will head out on the road to face off against Gar-Field at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
