After flying high against Billings Christian last Saturday, North Idaho Christian came back down to earth. The North Idaho Christian Royals received a blow on Sunday as they fell 61-43 to the Helena Christian Rams. The Royals' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak dating back to last season.
North Idaho Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Chelsey Cate and Belle Jordan. Cate dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Jordan went 7 for 17 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds. Cate is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least 14 every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, North Idaho Christian 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 eight offensive rebounds in 29 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
North Idaho Christian's loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1.
North Idaho Christian will host Pullman Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Helena Christian has already played their next contest (against North Idaho Christian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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