The St. James Saints's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They lost to Evergreen Christian at home by a decisive 50-32 margin. St. James was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Evergreen Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Evergreen Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Camryn Hackney, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. Adriana Jenkins was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with five rebounds and five steals.
St. James has not been sharp recently as the team's lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. As for Evergreen Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. James will stay at home for another game and welcome Clinton Grace at 6:00 p.m. on February 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Maryland (Clinton Grace is ranked 240th, while St. James is ranked 265th). As for Evergreen Christian, they and Mountain View Christian Academy will face off at 4:30 p.m. on February 5th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Mountain View Christian Academy is coming into the match with five straight victories on the road, meaning Evergreen Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
