It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Suburban Christian had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They pulled ahead with a 60-59 photo finish over the Crosspointe Christian Academy Panthers. The Crusaders haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Luke Carter
02/27/25 vs Crosspointe Christian Academy | 17 |
02/25/25 vs Colonial Christian | 9 |
02/21/25 vs Seven Oaks Classical | 8 |
02/18/25 @ Colonial Christian | 6 |
02/15/25 @ Indiana Christian Academy | 4 |
+ 15 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Suburban Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Luke Carter, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Carter continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chad Glover, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 16 points and three steals.
Suburban Christian's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Crosspointe Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.
Suburban Christian will challenge Indiana Christian Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Indiana Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 34th straight win, something Suburban Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Crosspointe Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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