Even though the KIPP Legacy Lions scored an imposing 55 points on Tuesday, the Crosspointe Christian Academy Panthers still came out on top. Crosspointe Christian Academy walked away with a 67-55 win over KIPP Legacy. This was payback for Crosspointe Christian Academy, who suffered a 68-47 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Crosspointe Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quinton Ford, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds. Ford has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Neby Yewubneh, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
KIPP Legacy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Mapp, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. Mapp is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last six games he's played. Se'Maj Moore was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Crosspointe Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 12-6. As for KIPP Legacy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Crosspointe Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against MTI School of Knowledge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crosspointe Christian Academy is facing MTI School of Knowledge at the right time seeing as MTI School of Knowledge is stuck on a eight-game losing streak. KIPP Legacy is on the road again on Friday and plays Traders Point Christian at 6:00 p.m. on February 9th. Traders Point Christian is on a three-game streak of home losses, KIPP Legacy a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
