The Avalon Lancers came tearing into Saturday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 42.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past Southlands Christian with points to spare, taking the game 61-46. This was payback for Avalon, who suffered a 82-57 loss the last time these two teams met.
Avalon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacob Mello, who scored 26 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mello has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Darren Hall, who scored 20 points along with three steals.
Avalon's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-14. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.7 points per game. As for Southlands Christian, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Avalon the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Southlands Christian at 2:30 p.m. on January 20th. As for Southlands Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Avalon at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Avalon knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matches -- so hopefully Southlands Christian likes a good challenge.
