The Ezell-Harding Christian Eagles won the last time they faced the Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints, and things went their way on Monday too. Ezell-Harding Christian came out on top against Mount Juliet Christian Academy by a score of 59-48. Given Ezell-Harding Christian's advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 105th, while Mount Juliet Christian Academy is ranked 298th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mount Juliet Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Frewin, who scored 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Cartwright, who scored 12 points.
Mount Juliet Christian Academy struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only an offensive rebound. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Ezell-Harding Christian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for Mount Juliet Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Ezell-Harding Christian will head out on the road to square off against Donelson Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Donelson Christian Academy is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Mount Juliet Christian Academy will take on Friendship Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Friendship Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully Mount Juliet Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
