You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Christ Covenant on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 54-31 margin over the Halifax Academy Vikings. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 23 points or more this season.
Halifax Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Karson Ricks, who went 6 for 14 en route to 12 points plus seven steals. Payton Odom was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
The victory made it two in a row for Christ Covenant and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Halifax Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Christ Covenant will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Jacksonville Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jacksonville Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Christ Covenant surely won't give up without a fight. As for Halifax Academy, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Ridgecroft at 6:00 p.m.
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