If Fideles Christian was riding high fresh off their 76-35 takedown of Killian Hill Christian last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Fideles Christian Rangers fell just short of St. John Bosco Academy by a score of 56-54 on Tuesday. The Rangers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced St. John Bosco Academy earlier this season, when they won 78-58.
Fideles Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Xander Lipinski, who went 10 for 20 en route to 29 points along with five rebounds and three steals, and Hudson Blackstock, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 boards. The game was Lipinski's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Shadburn, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 boards.
Rangers
| 01/18/24 @ Georgia Force Christian | 24 |
| 01/11/24 @ Scholars Guild Academy | 20 |
| 11/14/23 vs Trinity Prep | 20 |
| 01/28/25 @ St. John Bosco Academy | 17 |
| 12/01/23 vs St. John Bosco Academy | 17 |
Even though they lost, Fideles Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Fideles Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for St. John Bosco Academy, their record is now 10-7.
Fideles Christian will look to defend their home court on Thursday against New Creation Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Fideles Christian is facing New Creation Christian Academy at the right time seeing as New Creation Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. St. John Bosco Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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