Summers County came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were outmatched by the Summit Christian Academy Falcons and fell 74-39. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 114th, while the Falcons are ranked 23rd).
Summit Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as MJ Patton on his way to 27 points and five assists and Chance Watkins dropped a triple-double with 13 points, 12 boards, and ten assists. That's the most points Patton has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyler Carpenter, who to rack up 10 points.
Summers County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Summit Christian Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-4 record this season.
Summers County will venture away from home to challenge Richwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Summit Christian Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Ballard Christian at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Summit Christian Academy is facing Ballard Christian at the right time seeing as Ballard Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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