Airline was the 54-51 winner over Calvary Baptist Academy when they last played one another back in December of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Airline Vikings received a blow on Friday as they fell 67-48 to the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 119th, while the Cavaliers are ranked eighth).
Calvary Baptist Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Robert Wright led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Wright is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last six games he's played. Jaiden Hall was another key player, putting up 11 points along with six boards and five assists.
Airline has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-16 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points over those games. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 25-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Airline will take on Benton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, they will challenge Green Oaks at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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