It was a good run, but the Victory Baptist Academy Patriots unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. The game between Victory Baptist Academy and Azle Christian wasn't particularly close, with Victory Baptist Academy falling 60-46. Victory Baptist Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Azle Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Victory Baptist Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Brock Hestand and Isaac Johnson. Hestand scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four steals, while Johnson dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Johnson has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 15 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Vinnie Catuto, who scored three points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Victory Baptist Academy were working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Victory Baptist Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Azle Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 14-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Victory Baptist Academy will take on Waxahachie Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Waxahachie Prep is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Azle Christian, they will be playing at home against Stephenville FAITH at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
