The Grace Academy Knights waltzed into Friday's game with two straight wins but they left with three. They claimed a resounding 61-24 win over Calvary Christian Academy at home. This was payback for Grace Academy, who suffered a 53-44 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Calvary Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Levi Carrington. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points along with eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Canyon Michael, who scored six points.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calvary Christian Academy struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Grace Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Calvary Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grace Academy will face off against Heritage Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 460 points over their last six contests. As for Calvary Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Morgantown Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Morgantown Christian Academy is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 69.2 points per game.