After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Macon-East Montgomery Academy, Evangel Christian was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 32-18 win over the Restoration Academy Restoration Academy. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lightning also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Evangel Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Makayla Cranford led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rachel Cassimiro, who earned three points plus 15 rebounds and two steals.
Evangel Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Evangel Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Restoration Academy, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Evangel Christian will face off against Tuscaloosa Home Educators at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tuscaloosa Home Educators will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Evangel Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Restoration Academy, they will challenge East Central HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Central HomeSchool's defense has only allowed 28.8 points per game this season, so Restoration Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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