After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Stone Ridge Christian, the Millennium Falcons were happy to have found some success on Monday. They slipped by Elliot Christian 50-49. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Millennium also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2023.
Millennium's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jae Shaun Phillips led the charge by scoring seven points along with seven rebounds and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Andre Saldate, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 16 rebounds.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jeremy Nielsen, who scored 17 points along with two steals. Jayden Gaither was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Elliot Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Millennium's victory bumped their record up to 5-15. As for Elliot Christian, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Millennium will take on the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Big Valley Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 550 points over their last eight matchups. As for Elliot Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Mustangs at 8:00 p.m. Venture Academy is coming into the game hot, having won their last six games.
