Master's Academy is 0-4 against Jupiter Christian since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Master's Academy Patriots will look to defend their home court against the Jupiter Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Master's Academy has now lost 14 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 28.
Last Tuesday, Master's Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 33-29 to Calvary Christian Academy.
Carissa Hennessey put forth a good effort for the losing side as she dropped a double-double on ten points and 18 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Grace Holderman was another key contributor, scoring two points along with ten rebounds.
Jupiter Christian suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Saturday. Their rough 59-37 loss to City of Life Christian Academy might stick with them for a while. Jupiter Christian found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and rack up 15 fewer assists than your opponent.
Despite the loss, Jupiter Christian saw an underclassman step up: Mackenzie Kendall scored six points along with nine rebounds. That's the first time this season that Kendall pulled down eight or more rebounds.
Master's Academy's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 1-15. As for Jupiter Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Monday's game is shaping up to be a scrappy match: Master's Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 33.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Jupiter Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 40.5 rebounds per game. Given Master's Academy's sizeable advantage in that area, Jupiter Christian will need to find a way to close that gap.
Master's Academy was taken down by Jupiter Christian 42-14 when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Master's Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
