First Baptist Christian had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They escaped with a win on Saturday against the Westside Christian Academy Eagles by the margin of a single free throw, 48-47. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Sabres as it put an end to their 15-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Westside Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Calvin Cottenden went 8 for 16 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and four steals. With that strong performance, Cottenden is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Trent Douglass, who scored six points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists.
Westside Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. First Baptist Christian will challenge Christian Community at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. First Baptist Christian is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Westside Christian Academy, they will square off against Mentor Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
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