After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Independent Baptist Academy, Martinsburg Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Milford Christian Conquerors out 61-58. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Warriors' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.
Despite the loss, Milford Christian saw an underclassman step up: freshman Keegan Fitzwater went 13 for 30 en route to 30 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Fitzwater has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Esdras Mateo, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine steals.
Martinsburg Christian Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Milford Christian, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Martinsburg Christian Academy will square off against Varsity Opponent at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Milford Christian, they will take on Odenton Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Milford Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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