Augusta Christian lost against Northside Christian Academy two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Augusta Christian Lions lost 55-33 to the Northside Christian Academy Crusaders. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 100th in Georgia, while the Crusaders are ranked 35th in South Carolina).
Augusta Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Schwarz, who posted 11 points. Kennedy Cooper was another key player, putting up nine points.
Northside Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Evie Godfrey led the charge by earning 20 points in addition to seven steals and five assists. Godfrey is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Chaelyn Tifre, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 rebounds.
Augusta Christian's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-12. As for Northside Christian Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Augusta Christian Lions face off against the Cardinal Newman Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northside Christian Academy, they will welcome Hammond at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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