Covenant lost to Hannan back in February of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Covenant Eagles managed a 57-52 victory over the Hannan Wildcats.
Leading Covenant to victory were Caleb Nicely and Eli Yeager. Nicely almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds, while Yeager posted 18 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. Nicely is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least five every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ossie Burck, who had four points.
Despite the loss, Hannan still got an impressive performance from Ian Chaffin, who posted 12 points. The dominant performance gave Chaffin a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Cade, who put up nine points.
Eagles
| 12/14/24 @ Hannan | 57-52 |
| 12/13/24 vs Mount Hope Christian Academy | 47-49 |
| 12/06/24 vs Rose Hill Christian | 60-16 |
| 12/02/24 vs Varsity Opponent | 73-43 |
| 02/20/24 vs Rose Hill Christian | 59-44 |
Covenant's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Hannan, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Covenant Eagles face off against the Lakeside Christian Academy Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Covenant is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.2 points per game this season. Hannan will take on Elk Valley Christian in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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