KIPP Tulsa University Prep unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Mingo Valley Christian Eagles by a score of 67-64 on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
When it comes to explaining why KIPP Tulsa University Prep lost, don't look at Waylon Jones. Despite the final result, he posted 32 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Ellis, who scored 17 points.
Mingo Valley Christian found their leader in sophomore Kai Chinowth, who went 13-for-21 on his way to 33 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The game was Chinowth's third in a row with at least 18 points. Leven Cornwell was another key player, putting up seven points and seven boards.
The win (which was Mingo Valley Christian's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
KIPP Tulsa University Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, an 85-67 victory against Will Rogers College on the 25th. As for Mingo Valley Christian, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Regent Prep at 7:30 p.m. on December 1.
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