The Bishop Ward Cyclones lost to the Heritage Christian Academy Chargers back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Bishop Ward managed a 55-50 victory over Heritage Christian Academy. Given Bishop Ward's advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 125th, while Heritage Christian Academy is ranked 288th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Heritage Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Landon Pittman, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Spencer Cook, who scored nine points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Bishop Ward has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Heritage Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Ward will take on Cair Paravel at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop Ward is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Cair Paravel is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Heritage Christian Academy will take on Maranatha Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Maranatha Christian Academy is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Heritage Christian Academy is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
