The Jefferson Christian Academy Eagles will challenge the Coosa Christian Conquerors at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Jefferson Christian Academy is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 67-65 heartbreaker at the hands of Victory Christian. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since November 19, 2024.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Coosa Christian on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Ragland out of the water with a 76-42 final score. The Conquerors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 23 points or more this season.
Coosa Christian's win came from a few key players Jefferson Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dj Mackey, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards. He has become a key player for Coosa Christian: the team is 15-3 when he posts at least ten rebounds, but 2-3 otherwise. Samuel Reeves was another key player, going 5 of 11 on his way to 14 points.
Coosa Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive contests.
Coosa Christian is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.7 points per game. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-14.
Jefferson Christian Academy beat Coosa Christian 68-60 when the teams last played on January 7th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Coosa Christian's Kylen Johnson, who went 7 for 17 en route to 18 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Jefferson Christian Academy still be able to contain Johnson? There's only one way to find out.
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