Basketball Recap: Cate Sayer Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat New Life Christian Academy

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 vs Conecuh Springs Christian	49
11/05/24 vs Trinity Christian	47
12/14/24 vs Lighthouse Baptist Academy	46
11/14/24 vs Varsity Opponent	33
11/15/24 @ Varsity Opponent	31

A well-balanced attack led Victory Christian Academy over New Life Christian Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Everything went the Victory Christian Academy Eagles' way against the New Life Christian Academy Eagles as the Victory Christian Academy Eagles made off with a 48-24 win. Victory Christian Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 24 points or more this season.

Victory Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cate Sayer, who went 6 of 9 en route to 13 points along with five boards and three steals. Those 13 points gave Sayer a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Baker, who posted eight points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Karmen Wilson, who scored seven points along with five boards and five blocks. Wilson is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Chloe Thomas, who had eight points.

Victory Christian Academy's record is now 11-3. As for New Life Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Brooklane Baptist the next time they take the court. Victory Christian Academy will head out to face Brooklane Baptist at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while New Life Christian Academy will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on January 27th.