Dayspring Christian Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Holyoke Dragons by a score of 43-41. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
| 12/21/24 vs Holyoke | 15 |
| 12/11/24 vs Loveland Classical | 13 |
| 12/04/24 @ Briggsdale | 9 |
| 12/14/24 vs Byers | 7 |
| 02/16/24 @ Union Colony Prep | 5 |
Dayspring Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Peyten Reese, who posted 15 points and four steals, and Brynnli Bryson, who earned ten points along with seven boards and six steals. Those 15 points gave Reese a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia O?Neill, who had six points and 13 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Dayspring Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holyoke only posted four assists.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Holyoke to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ellie Kleve, who put up ten points along with six boards and three blocks. Anessa Colglazier was another key player, going 7 of 13 on her way to 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks.
Dayspring Christian Academy is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Holyoke, they moved to 2-5 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Dayspring Christian Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Heritage Christian at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Holyoke also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Wray at 1:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Holyoke is facing Wray at the right time seeing as Wray is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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