King's Christian fought the good fight in their overtime game against Camden Academy Charter on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 40-39 to Camden Academy Charter. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Camden Academy Charter apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lily Welsh, who went 5-for-12 on her way to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Lillian Logan, who posted 11 points along with five boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, King's 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 12 offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
King's Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points over those games. As for Camden Academy Charter, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. King's Christian won't have much time to rest: their next game is against United Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Camden Academy Charter, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against LEAP Academy at 11:30 a.m.
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