Southwest Virginia Academy won the last time they faced Jefferson Christian Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Southwest Virginia Academy Conquerors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Jefferson Christian Academy Cardinals, sneaking past 59-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Conquerors have posted since January 27, 2024.
Gabriel Bishop
| 02/28/25 vs Jefferson Christian Academy | 10 |
| 02/25/25 vs Dayspring Christian Academy | 4 |
| 02/24/25 @ Shenandoah Valley HomeSchool | 5 |
| 02/18/25 vs Lynchburg HomeSchool | 8 |
| 02/10/25 vs Jefferson Christian Academy | 1 |
| + 13 more games |
Southwest Virginia Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gabriel Bishop out in front who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. That's the most rebounds Bishop has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jude Shelor, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine boards.
Southwest Virginia Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson Christian Academy only four offensive boards.
Jefferson Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Oliver Balai, who shot 54% from the field to rack up 16 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Brodie Dunbar was another key player, going 5-for-11 en route to 14 points.
Southwest Virginia Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-12 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.8 points over those games. Jefferson Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-17.
Southwest Virginia Academy has already played their next contest, a 60-48 win against Cornerstone Prep on the 6th. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 56-49 loss against Independent Athletic Ministries on the 6th.
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