The Horizon Christian Academy Warriors waltzed into their match on Thursday with five straight wins but they left with six. They blew past Promise Prepatory Academy 79-32 at home. Horizon Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 29 points or more this season.
Horizon Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hunter Beenken, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Beenken has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last eight times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Johnson, who scored 14 points.
Horizon Christian Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-10. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.8 points per game. As for Promise Prepatory Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Horizon Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Fulton Science Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 19th. Promise Prepatory Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Dogwood Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on January 19th. Dogwood Christian Academy comes in still looking for their first win of the season.