With a playoff game on the line, the Christian Academy Saints rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 37-25. Winning is a bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 21 to 13 on the offensive boards, as Christian Academy did.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carly Belle Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 11 rebounds and 12 steals. Jackson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last 12 games she's played. Claire Owens was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Northside Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Natalie Walke. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. Walke hasn't dropped below nine rebounds for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Campbell Childers, who scored seven points along with four steals.
Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 23-8. As for Northside Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 14-9.
Christian Academy will face off against Orangeburg Prep at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Orangeburg Prep will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Northside Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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