The Hope Christian Academy Lions couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by Old Plank Christian Academy 53-12 on Thursday. Hope Christian Academy has not had much luck with Old Plank Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Lesly Salvidrez was Hope Christian Academy's leading scorer, having posted four points.
Old Plank Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jenna Jiannuzzi out in front who scored 6 points along with 10 steals and 6 rebounds. Jiannuzzi is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Kamryn Jenkins was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with 7 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Hope Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Old Plank Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Hope Christian Academy will be playing at home against Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Old Plank Christian Academy is on the road again on Friday and play against Crossroads Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on December 8th. Crossroads Christian Academy comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 25 points in their last four games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.
