Teays Valley Christian fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Calvary Baptist Academy on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Calvary Baptist Academy Patriots by a score of 61-59. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 66-64 back in November of 2024.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eli Pendleton, who posted 20 points. Another player making a difference was Alex Starcher, who had 17 points.
Calvary Baptist Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryson Childers, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Childers has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last seven times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Good, who earned 17 points.
Teays Valley Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, their record is now 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Teays Valley Christian Lions face off against the Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Pipestem Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, they will challenge West Logan Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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