The Curtis Baptist Crusaders will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Newberry Academy at 2:00 p.m. on December 21st. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Curtis Baptist has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 23 points or more this season. They claimed a resounding 55-21 victory over Holly Hill Academy on the road. The high flying offensive effort was a huge turnaround for Curtis Baptist considering their zero-point performance the match before.
Curtis Baptist found their leader in underclassman Maci Butler, who scored 20 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Those 20 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Bella Ramp, who scored eight points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Newberry Academy strolled past Whitmire with points to spare two weeks ago, taking the game 33-16. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Newberry Academy has managed all season.
Curtis Baptist's victory bumped their record up to 6-3-1. As for Newberry Academy, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Curtis Baptist against Newberry Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2022 as the team secured a 42-6 victory. With Curtis Baptist ahead 32-2 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
