Basketball Recap: Evangel Christian Skates Past Varsity Opponent with Ease

Lightning

Team Score

12/16/24 @ Varsity Opponent	67
12/10/24 vs Tuscaloosa Home Educators	64
12/09/24 @ Pineview Christian	62
11/25/24 vs Evangel Christian Academy	57
12/05/24 @ Valiant Cross Academy	56

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Evangel Christian). They claimed a resounding 67-18 victory over Varsity Opponent. Winning may never get old, but the Lightning sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Among those leading the charge was Ben Bugnar, who posted ten points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Asa Wagoner, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 11 points.

Evangel Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.

Evangel Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-1.

Evangel Christian won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Rocket City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Evangel Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Varsity Opponent, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 68-23 loss against Winston Salem Christian National on the 16th.