The Providence Academy Patriots's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight defeat. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 61-41 walloping at the hands of Sunrise Christian Academy Silver. While losing is never fun, Providence Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 428th in Arkansas, while Sunrise Christian Academy Silver is ranked 88th in Kansas).
Sunrise Christian Academy Silver got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Marko Pavlovic out in front who scored eight points along with eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Iyzrel Graham, who scored ten points along with two steals.
Providence Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Sunrise Christian Academy Silver, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Providence Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mingo Valley Christian at 4:30 p.m. on February 20th. Mingo Valley Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Providence Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sunrise Christian Academy Silver, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 57-42 victory vs. Union Christian Academy on the 17th.
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