Kearny Christian Academy hadn't done well against Faith Christian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Kearny Christian Academy walked away with a 56-49 win over Faith Christian. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 57-27 back in December of 2024.
Kearny Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leo Kargbo, who posted 21 points and four steals. That makes it six consecutive games in which Kargbo has scored at least a third of Kearny Christian Academy's points. Another player making a difference was David Manzo, who had 13 points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Faith Christian lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Joeraan Williams, who put up 19 points. Williams' evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Tiago Morera-Cuadro was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Kearny Christian Academy
| 01/23/25 @ Faith Christian | 56-49 |
| 01/18/25 @ American Christian School | 38-52 |
| 01/15/25 vs Hoboken Charter | 57-51 |
| 01/13/25 @ Trinity Christian | 31-70 |
| 01/11/25 @ Community | 38-66 |
Kearny Christian Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-5. As for Faith Christian, they dropped their record down to 4-9 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kearny Christian Academy will venture away from home to square off against Veritas Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Veritas Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Faith Christian, they will head out to face off against Abundant Life Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Abundant Life Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Faith Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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