The First Presbyterian Day Vikings won the last time they faced Covenant Academy, and things went their way on Saturday too. First Presbyterian Day breezed by Covenant Academy at home to the tune of 73-45. That 73-45 margin sets a new team best for First Presbyterian Day this season.
First Presbyterian Day's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wills Handberry, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. The match was Handberry's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Reynolds Handberry, who scored 19 points along with four steals.
First Presbyterian Day's win ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-2. As for Covenant Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
First Presbyterian Day's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Citizens Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on December 20th. Citizens Christian Academy is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Covenant Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Rock Springs Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2024. Rock Springs Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully Covenant Academy likes a good challenge.
