Applewood Christian kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They received a blow as they fell 49-34 to the Clinton Christian Academy Patriots. Applewood Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Clinton Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Applewood Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Anna Walker and Annabelle Dynys. Walker scored 16 points plus four steals, while Dynys had four points in addition to eight rebounds and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Applewood Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clinton Christian Academy only pulled down seven.
Clara Hyke had a dynamite game for Clinton Christian Academy, going 9 for 14 en route to 18 points plus five assists and five rebounds. Hyke's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Audrey Foster was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Applewood Christian will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Show-Me Christian at 5:00 p.m. on December 3rd. Applewood Christian will come in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Clinton Christian Academy, they will square off against Outreach Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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