Easley Christian's three-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 59-44 win over Hawthorne Christian Academy. That looming 59-44 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Easley Christian yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why Hawthorne Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jonathan Reed. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 20 points and 16 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Reed has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Clay Ballard, who scored ten points.
Easley Christian's victory bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Hawthorne Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Easley Christian won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Mountain View Christian Academy at 2:30 p.m. on January 13th. Mountain View Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Hawthorne Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Tournament Opponent at 8:30 a.m. on January 13th. Tournament Opponent is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
