There's no place like home for the Hernando Christian Academy Lions, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 46-10 win over Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at home. That looming 46-10 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Hernando Christian Academy yet this season.
Hernando Christian Academy was led to victory by Emma Hendricks and Neaya Richardson. Hendricks scored 16 points, while Richardson scored 13 points along with six steals and five rebounds. Hendricks also grabbed two steals for the first time this season. Addisyn Slocum was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Bishop McLaughlin Catholic lost on Thursday, one person who can't be blamed is Aliana Arana. Despite the final result, she scored four points along with 11 rebounds and five blocks. Arana is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Malayna Cooper, who scored five points.
Hernando Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-6-1. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, they bumped their record down to 2-8 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Hernando Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Real Life Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 5th. Real Life Christian Academy and Hernando Christian Academy are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, they will head out on the road to face off against Foundation Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
