Westover Christian Academy and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Westover Christian Academy had to settle for second. They took a 52-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys. The Bulldogs have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Westover Christian Academy lost, don't look at Emily Evans. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 16 points and 15 boards. That was a full 37.2% of Westover Christian Academy's points, marking the fourth time in a row Evans has posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Smith, who put up five points and 14 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Westover Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive matchups.
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Adah Tuckwiller out in front who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten boards. Tuckwiller has been hot recently, having posted ten or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Addison Fogarty was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Westover Christian Academy's record now sits at 18-8. As for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Westover Christian Academy will square off against Portsmouth Christian on Tuesday. Westover Christian Academy is facing Portsmouth Christian at the right time seeing as Portsmouth Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak. Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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