This season hasn't been kind to the King Abdullah Academy Falcons, who are still winless after their fifth game. They were outmatched by Christ Chapel Academy at home and fell 67-27. While losing is never fun, King Abdullah Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 315th, while Christ Chapel Academy is ranked 101st).
Christ Chapel Academy's win on Monday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zaria Gaskins, who scored 19 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Gaskins has scored at least 25% of Christ Chapel Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dasia Smith, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
King Abdullah Academy's loss was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-5. As for Christ Chapel Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. King Abdullah Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Hedgesville. Hopefully Hedgesville focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 30 last Tuesday. Christ Chapel Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Fairfax HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on December 12th.
