Mount Zion Christian Academy won the last time they faced Wake County Academy HomeSchool and things went their way on Monday too. The Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors put the hurt on the Wake County Academy HomeSchool Wolves with a sharp 78-52 win. Given the Mighty Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 143rd, while the Wolves are ranked 520th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chris Walker
| 02/10/25 vs Wake County Academy HomeSchool | 14 |
| 02/06/25 vs NC GBB Academy National | 11 |
| 02/04/25 @ Grace Christian | 15 |
| 01/31/25 vs Word of God Christian Academy | 19 |
| 01/28/25 @ Winston Salem Christian | 10 |
| + 14 more games |
Mount Zion Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chris Walker out in front who dropped a triple-double with 11 points, 14 rebounds, and ten blocks. Walker is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least nine every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ian Bush, who went 8 for 18 en route to 17 points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
Mount Zion Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Mount Zion Christian Academy's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.1 points over those games. As for Wake County Academy HomeSchool, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Mount Zion Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Quality Education Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wake County Academy HomeSchool, they will challenge Combine Academy Varsity at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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