The Pineview Christian Warriors will challenge the Evangel Christian Lightning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Pineview Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 69-64 to Mt. Pleasant Christian. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game back in November (63), the Warriors still had to take the loss.
Meanwhile, Evangel Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak dating back to last season on Thursday. They received a blow as they fell 71-56 to Valiant Cross Academy. The loss was the Lightning's first of the season.
Despite their loss, Evangel Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Asa Wagoner, who went 5 for 7 en route to 13 points plus six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Luke Sparks, who scored seven points plus six rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Evangel Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Pineview Christian's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Evangel Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
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