Redeemer Classical fought the good fight in their overtime game against United Christian Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 61-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Crusaders. The Griffins lost against the Crusaders in their previous head to head back in January of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 71-42 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Redeemer Classical lost, don't look at Samuel Peters. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 36 points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Michael, who posted eight points and six boards.
Redeemer Classical has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for United Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Redeemer Classical will square off against Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for United Christian Academy, they will face off against Ridgeview Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. United Christian Academy will be up against Ridgeview Christian's rather soft defense (which has allowed 59.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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