Basketball Recap: Boys' Home's Losing Streak Snapped at 20 Games

Hilltoppers

Team Score

12/14/24 vs Christian Heritage Academy	54
12/10/24 vs Grace Christian	52
12/06/24 vs Shenandoah Valley HomeSchool	50
12/03/24 @ Southwest Virginia Academy	50
12/02/24 vs Victory Baptist Academy	32
11/15/24 vs Faith Christian	28

Boys' Home had to endure a 20-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They secured a 54-48 W over the Christian Heritage Academy Knights on Saturday. The Hilltoppers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

When it comes to explaining why Christian Heritage Academy lost, don't look at Luke Mason. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 21 points and 16 rebounds. With that strong performance, Mason is now averaging an impressive 9.2 boards per game. Another player making a difference was Hunter Manning, who posted 13 points and five rebounds.

Boys' Home's victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-5. As for Christian Heritage Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boys' Home will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Christian Heritage Academy at 2:30 p.m. on January 11, 2025. As for Christian Heritage Academy, they will head out to challenge King's Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Christian Heritage Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.