Sunshine Bible Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 45-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lower Brule Sioux. The loss continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Sioux: they've now lost nine in a row.
| 01/14/25 @ Lower Brule | 14 |
| 01/11/25 @ McIntosh | 9 |
| 01/09/25 vs Wessington Springs | 7 |
| 12/20/24 @ James Valley Christian | 7 |
| 12/17/24 vs Faulkton | 4 |
Despite the defeat, Sunshine Bible Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ciera Mickelson dropped a double-double on 14 points and 21 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mickelson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Hinman, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 20 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Sunshine Bible Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 32 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Sunshine Bible Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Lower Brule, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
Sunshine Bible Academy has already played their next contest, a 50-20 defeat against Highmore/Harrold on the 16th. As for Lower Brule, they are taking a road trip to take on Flandreau Indian at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lower Brule is facing Flandreau Indian at the right time seeing as Flandreau Indian is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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