Trinity Classical Academy's tournament run continued when they took on Granada Hills Charter on Tuesday. The Knights fell just short of the Highlanders by a score of 55-52. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 399th, while the Highlanders are ranked 160th).
Despite the loss, Trinity Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Noa Pe?a shot 41% from the field on her way to 26 points and seven rebounds. That was a full 50% of the Knights' points, marking the fifth time in a row Pe?a has posted more than a third of the team's points. Gracie Fillmore was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 14 boards.
Trinity Classical Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Granada Hills Charter, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3.
Coincidentally, Trinity Classical Academy and Granada Hills Charter will both be playing Village Christian the next time they take the court. The Knights will head out to face the Crusaders at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Highlanders will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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