Basketball Recap: Seven Baker Key Part of a Team Effort in Knights Win

Stephenville FAITH's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Johnson County Sports Association Lions by a score of 44-36. This was a revenge game for the Knights: when they faced off against the Lions back in January, they had to take a 53-36 defeat.

Stephenville FAITH's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Seven Baker led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. What's more, Baker also racked up three steals, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Nikoli Browder was another key player, putting up ten points and five boards.

Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jason Calaway, who posted four points along with five assists and four steals. Calaway has been hot recently, having posted four or more steals the last four times he's played. Caleb Nolt also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.

Stephenville FAITH's win bumped their record up to 3-21. As for Johnson County Sports Association, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.

Stephenville FAITH has already played their next game, a 51-35 loss against Texas Wind on the 3rd. As for Johnson County Sports Association, they will take on Westlake Academy in a tournament on Thursday.