The Merritt Island Christian Cougars won the last time they faced the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Merritt Island Christian came out on top against Calvary Chapel Academy by a score of 39-30.
Merritt Island Christian was led to victory by Connor Angstadt and Trey Nevad. Angstadt scored 17 points along with 3 steals, while Nevad dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Nevad has scored at least 25% of Merritt Island Christian's points.
Despite the loss, Calvary Chapel Academy still got an impressive performance from Kaleb Steiger, who scored 11 points along with 3 steals.
Merritt Island Christian's win bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Merritt Island Christian will play host again and welcome Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, where tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Pineapple Cove Classical Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 25 on Wednesday. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Cocoa Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
