Basketball Recap: Ariya Barton Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Madison

Christian Fellowship

Margin (Wins)

11/18/24 vs Sunnydale Academy	40
12/12/24 @ La Monte	36
12/19/24 vs Lighthouse Prep Academy	36
11/21/24 @ Lighthouse Prep Academy	34
01/14/25 vs Plaza Heights Christian Academy	27

Christian Fellowship won the last time they faced Madison and things went their way on Tuesday too. Everything went Christian Fellowship's way against the Madison Panthers as Christian Fellowship made off with a 50-24 win. Christian Fellowship has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 25 points or more this season.

Christian Fellowship's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ariya Barton led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten assists. Barton is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Grace Heston, who posted seven points along with 18 boards and three steals.

Christian Fellowship smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 29 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Christian Fellowship's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Madison, they dropped their record down to 3-13 with the loss, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.

Christian Fellowship will host Non Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Madison, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Madison Panthers duke it out with the Brashear Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.