Curtis Baptist dropped to 6-6 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Augusta E Eagles by a score of 50-47. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Crusaders came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 153rd, while the Eagles are ranked 435th).
Curtis Baptist's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kingsly Shine, who shot 75% from the field to rack up 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Husband, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards.
As for Augusta E, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since January 30th.
It was another big night for Jude Brouwer, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. The game was his third in a row with at least 22 points. Another player making a difference was Ethan Quarles, who went 6-for-15 on his way to 14 points along with four steals and four blocks.
Looking ahead, Curtis Baptist won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Ragin Prep Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant centers against one another: Husband and Kavontay Rose. As for Augusta E, they will head out to face off against Coastal HomeSchool at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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