Basketball Recap: Genoa Christian Academy Snaps Six-Game Streak of Wins on the Road

If Genoa Christian Academy was feeling good fresh off their 74-49 takedown of Granville Christian Academy on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Genoa Christian Academy took a 62-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Temple Christian Pioneers on Saturday. Genoa Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Temple Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Genoa Christian Academy lost, don't look at Jackson Kirura. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Kirura's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Evan Allgood, who posted 13 points.

Genoa Christian Academy's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-2. As for Temple Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genoa Christian Academy will welcome Ross County Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Ross County Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games. As for Temple Christian, they will be playing at home against Ridgedale at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.