After a string of three wins, the Summit Christian Academy Eagles's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They were beaten by Hampton Christian Academy 74-28. While losing is never fun, Summit Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 120th, while Hampton Christian Academy is ranked 21st).
Summit Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Christophel, who scored eight points along with five rebounds. Jirah Comeaux was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Summit Christian Academy were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
It was another big night for Mikaela Lee, who dropped a triple-double on 36 points, 13 rebounds, and ten steals for Hampton Christian Academy. The game was Lee's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Lexie Dennis, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Summit Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Hampton Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Summit Christian Academy will take on Peninsula Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Peninsula Catholic focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 38 on Friday. Hampton Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Broadwater Academy at 5:30 p.m. on December 8th. Hopefully Broadwater Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 37 on Tuesday.
