It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Concord Christian Academy Minutemen had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They walked away with a 41-32 victory over the Flames. This was a revenge contest for Concord Christian Academy, as the team was forced to settle for a 45-40 defeat when these two played last Friday.
Concord Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Carlin Hollis - Homeschool, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Hollis - Homeschool is crushing the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Keavon Bailey - Homeschool was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with seven rebounds and two blocks.
Greenwood Mennonite's loss came despite strong showings from Carter Long and Jude Harrison. Long almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds, while Harrison almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds. That was a full 53.1% of Greenwood Mennonite's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Concord Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Greenwood Mennonite, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-9.
Concord Christian Academy will take on Chestertown Christian Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Chestertown Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Concord Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Greenwood Mennonite will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Fairwinds Christian at 11:30 a.m. on February 24th. Greenwood Mennonite is facing Fairwinds Christian at the right time seeing as Fairwinds Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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