Veritas Christian Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 63-53 win over the Challenger Firebirds on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Firebirds: they've now won seven in a row.

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Lee Burgess was nothing short of spectacular: he posted 26 points along with seven steals and six assists. What's more, he posted two rebounds, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Owen Foote, who went 6-for-7 to rack up 14 points and six boards.
Challenger lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jacob Fox, who shot 64% from the field on his way to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. AJ Burch was another key player, putting up 16 points and seven boards.
Coming up, Veritas Christian Academy is taking a road trip to face off against Varsity Opponent at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Challenger, they will host Haywood Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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