Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hilltop Christian). They blew past the New Life Christian Academy Warriors 79-18 on Tuesday. The Chargers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Hilltop Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caleb Barbour led the charge by putting up eight points along with five assists and three steals. Barbour has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Philip Joyner, who made all 5 shots he took for 12 points.
Chargers
| 02/06/24 vs Fellowship Baptist Academy | 26 |
| 01/14/25 @ New Life Christian Academy | 24 |
| 01/12/24 vs Liberty Christian Academy | 23 |
| 02/09/24 @ Wilmington Christian Academy | 23 |
| 02/16/24 vs Wilmington Christian Academy | 23 |
Barbour wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Hilltop Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 24 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
The victory (which was Hilltop Christian's sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-3. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.8 points per game. As for New Life Christian Academy, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Hilltop Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 72-51 win against Greenville Christian Academy on the 16th. New Life Christian Academy has also already played their next game, a 54-5 loss against Bethel Christian Academy on the 17th.
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