First Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 48-30 bruising from the Westwood Christian Warriors on Friday. The Lions' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row dating back to last season.
Tripp Kirkland went supernova for Westwood Christian, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 15 rebounds. Kirkland has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 12 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jake Kirkland, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Coincidentally, First Christian and Westwood Christian will both be playing First Assembly Christian Academy the next time they take the court. First Christian will head out to face First Assembly Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, while Westwood Christian will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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