Basketball Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Bethel Baptist Academy

Bethel Baptist Academy won the last time they faced Independent Baptist Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Bethel Baptist Academy Miners managed a 35-31 win over the Independent Baptist Academy Kings. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Miners' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 518th in Pennsylvania, while the Kings are ranked 166th in Maryland).

Despite the defeat, Independent Baptist Academy had strong showings from Scott Sisco, who posted eight points along with six steals and five boards, and Jeremiah Taplin, who had eight points and three steals. Sisco is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last seven games he's played.

Bethel Baptist Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Independent Baptist Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-4.

Bethel Baptist Academy has already played their next contest (against Tournament Opponent), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Independent Baptist Academy, they will square off against Lighthouse Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Lighthouse Baptist Academy has won five straight at home, while Independent Baptist Academy won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.