The Covenant Christian Academy Golden Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight defeat. They took a 52-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Chelsea Academy. Covenant Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Covenant Christian Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Zachary Bendix and Gabriel Marvin. Bendix scored five points along with two steals and two blocks, while Marvin scored six points along with seven steals. Luke Thomas was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Covenant Christian Academy's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 28.3 points per game. As for Chelsea Academy, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Covenant Christian Academy will face off against the at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chelsea Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge the Saints at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Virginia (St. John's S is ranked 324th, while the Knights are ranked 300th).
