Lighthouse Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They secured a 55-49 W over the Dallas HSAA Angels on Friday. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 110th in Missouri, while the Angels are ranked 651st in Texas), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lighthouse Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Rahn led the charge by shooting 75% from the field en route to 13 points. Another player making a difference was Judah Louderback, who posted nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Lighthouse Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They are 23-4 when they've passed the ball that well.
The victory made it two in a row for Lighthouse Christian and bumps their season record up to 28-11. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points over those games. As for Dallas HSAA, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Lighthouse Christian nor Dallas HSAA have any future games scheduled.
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