Community Christian was the 65-39 winner over New Jerusalem Christian Academy when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Community Christian Crusaders fell to the New Jerusalem Christian Academy Eagles 50-45. The Crusaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elijah Marcellus was the offensive standout of the contest as he went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Donathan Edwards, who earned 11 points plus six rebounds.
Community Christian's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for New Jerusalem Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Central Baptist Christian the next time they take the court. Community Christian will head out to face Central Baptist Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, while New Jerusalem Christian Academy will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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