Crusaders
| 12/19/25 @ Riverside Christian | 68 |
| 12/05/25 @ Taylor | 67 |
| 12/16/25 @ Real Life Christian Academy | 53 |
| 11/18/25 vs Redeemer Christian | 52 |
| 12/09/25 vs Real Life Christian Academy | 51 |
Ocala Christian's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They snuck past the Riverside Christian Wranglers with a 68-63 win. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Several Wranglers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Michael Nygard, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyan Cooper, who went 6-for-14 on his way to 17 points along with six rebounds and four blocks.
Ocala Christian's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Riverside Christian, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Coming up, after both having extra time off, Ocala Christian and First Assembly Christian Academy will shake off the rust and duke it out on January 5, 2026. The Crusaders will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 55 points in their last five contests. As for Riverside Christian, they will head out to square off against Cornerstone Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026.
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