While Faith Christian didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They managed a 59-55 victory over the Vandalia Christian Vikings on Tuesday. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 191st, while the Vikings are ranked 519th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the loss, Vandalia Christian still got an impressive performance from Izzi Settle, who posted 25 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Chase Buie was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Faith Christian's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Vandalia Christian, their loss was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will take on Rockwell Christian School in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Faith Christian is facing Rockwell Christian School at the right time seeing as Rockwell Christian School is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Vandalia Christian, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Tabernacle Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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