While Belleview didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-21), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They skirted past the Seven Rivers Christian Warriors 45-42. The Rattlers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Warriors, too.
Al Johnson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 14 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ches Simmons, who posted six points.
Belleview was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Seven Rivers Christian only racked up nine assists.
Seven Rivers Christian's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Michael Johnston and Caleb Kuntz. Johnston went 6 of 12 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds, while Kuntz had 12 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaysen Westberry, who posted five points.

Rattlers
12/13/24 vs Seven Rivers Christian | 45-42 |
12/10/24 @ Redeemer Christian | 58-44 |
The victory made it two in a row for Belleview and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Seven Rivers Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Belleview didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 70-58 loss against Bradford on the 16th. As for Seven Rivers Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 60-57 defeat against Cambridge Christian on the 16th.
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