Maranatha Christian had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were beaten by the Southside Christian Warriors 64-26 on Thursday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Maranatha Christian lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Tallen Streett, who posted seven points along with 13 boards and four blocks.
Luca Preciado was nothing short of spectacular for Southside Christian: he dropped a double-double with 26 points and ten rebounds. Those ten boards gave Preciado a new career-high. Micah MacAulay was another key player, putting up 14 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Maranatha Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 64-11 loss against Victory Christian on the 7th. As for Southside Christian, they have also already played their next game, a 61-29 defeat against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent on the 7th.
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