Covenant Classical had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 67-47 to the Pantego Christian Panthers on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cavaliers of the 52-26 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2020.
Covenant Classical lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Tate Mitchell, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Leshner, who posted ten points and eight boards.
Pantego Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evan Jackson, who earned 16 points along with six assists and six rebounds. The contest was Jackson's third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Aj Brooks, who scored 14 points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Covenant Classical wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 52-37 loss against Lake Country Christian on the 6th. As for Pantego Christian, they have also already played their next game, a 70-34 victory against Highlands on the 6th.
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