Word of God Christian Academy National put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 75-67 victory over the Grace Christian Crusaders.
Word of God Christian Academy National's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trevor Best led the charge by going 9 for 17 en route to 18 points plus two steals. Best has been hot recently, having posted 18 or more points the last three times he's played. Brandon BJ Solomon Jr was another key player, earning 11 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Word of God Christian Academy National smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Grace Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Nate Jones and Jimmy Zimmerman. Jones went 7 for 12 en route to 25 points, while Zimmerman went 8 for 14 en route to 20 points plus eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Grant Jacques, who posted 12 points.
Word of God Christian Academy National's record now sits at 5-0. As for Grace Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Word of God Christian Academy National and Burlington Christian Academy will face off at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Grace Christian, they and Richmond are set to duel on Tuesday.
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