After a string of eight wins, Westwood Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 60-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 60-23 back in November of 2024.
Tripp Kirkland
| 01/31/25 vs First Assembly Christian Academy | 22 |
| 01/30/25 vs First Christian | 26 |
| 01/27/25 @ Hope Christian Academy | 19 |
| 01/24/25 vs Gainesville Christian Community | 44 |
| 01/16/25 vs Northside Christian Academy | 19 |
Westwood Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tripp Kirkland, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 17 rebounds. The matchup was Kirkland's seventh in a row with at least ten points. Avery Thomas was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 14 boards.
Even though they lost, Westwood Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests.
First Assembly Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was BJ Paige, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten assists. Paige is becoming a predictor of First Assembly Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least ten assists the team is 15-2 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Burke, who posted 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Westwood Christian's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-4. As for First Assembly Christian Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-6.
Westwood Christian will take on Corinth Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Corinth Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games. As for First Assembly Christian Academy, they will square off against Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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