After flying high against Knoxville Christian on Monday, Berean Christian came back down to earth. Berean Christian took a hard 57-39 fall against the Christian Academy of Knoxville Warriors on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, Berean Christian can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 236th, while Christian Academy of Knoxville is ranked 34th).
Berean Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Christopher Belew and Nate Ballinger. Belew posted nine points and seven boards, while Ballinger had eight points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Sam Helms, who put up five points.
Christian Academy of Knoxville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Caden Owens out in front who went 8 of 13 on his way to 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Shaw, who went 5 of 6 on his way to 11 points.
Berean Christian's defeat ended a 15-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-6. As for Christian Academy of Knoxville, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Berean Christian will take on Clayton-Bradley Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Berean Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.7 points per game this season. As for Christian Academy of Knoxville, they will face off against Lakeway Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lakeway Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Christian Academy of Knoxville likes a good challenge.
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