Horton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Maranatha Christian Academy Eagles by a score of 49-39 on Thursday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 55-51 back in January.
Maranatha Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Luke Shrader, who posted ten points and seven rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Daniel Dean, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards.
Chargers
| 02/27/25 vs Maranatha Christian Academy | 49-39 |
| 02/11/25 vs McLouth | 65-45 |
| 02/07/25 vs Atchison County | 56-16 |
| 02/04/25 vs Jackson Heights | 44-38 |
| 02/03/25 vs Valley Falls | 78-60 |
Horton's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.4 points over those games. As for Maranatha Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17.
As of now, neither Horton nor Maranatha Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.
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