Desert Christian hadn't done well against Faith Baptist recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Knights walked away with a 38-29 victory over the Contenders. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Contenders recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Desert Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ava Armstrong, who posted 17 points and eight steals. Armstrong is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least six every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Duffee, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
Desert Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
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| 12/09/25 - Away | 38-29 W |
| 02/03/25 - Away | 42-37 W |
| 01/07/25 - Home | 49-19 W |
| 01/25/24 - Away | 19-34 L |
| 12/04/23 - Home | 31-34 L |
| + 5 more games |
Desert Christian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Faith Baptist, their defeat was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Looking ahead, Desert Christian will challenge Santa Clarita Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals' defense has only allowed 26.2 points per game this season, so the Knights' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Faith Baptist, they will face off against St. Monica Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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