Arlington Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They came up short against the Pathways Eagles, falling 79-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Arlington Christian has suffered since February 28, 2024.
Chezi Essel
| 02/27/25 vs Pathways | 5 |
| 02/26/25 vs Bridge to Independence | 7 |
| 02/06/25 vs Creekside | 5 |
| 01/17/25 @ Excel Christian Academy | 5 |
| 01/13/25 @ Creekside Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 13 more games |
Chezi Essel and Khalib Brooks certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Essel shot 80% from the field en route to 20 points along with seven rebounds and five steals, while Brooks went 7-for-12 to rack up 17 points in addition to five assists and five boards. Essel is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Tylon Adams, who went 5-for-9 on his way to 10 points and seven assists.
Pathways was led to victory by Tarik Fadel Mula and Jaylon Williams. Fadel Mula posted 17 points, while Williams had 17 points. The dominant performance gave Williams a new career-high in points. Anthony Magock was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Arlington Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Pathways, their victory bumped their record up to 15-10.
Arlington Christian has already played their next matchup, an 85-68 win against Mountain Mission on the 28th. As for Pathways, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 83-70 victory against Bridge to Independence on the 28th.
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