The Excel Christian Academy Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their sixth straight loss. They were outmatched by Unity Christian at home and fell 56-17. Excel Christian Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-10.
Despite the loss, Excel Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Chae Vieira scored 12 points.
Unity Christian found their leader in underclassman Anna Grace Wells, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Camryn King, who scored 15 points along with three steals.
Excel Christian Academy's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-8. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 22.5 points per game. As for Unity Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.
Excel Christian Academy's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Praise Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 25th. Praise Academy has now lost 14 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 10. As for Unity Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Oakwood Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oakwood Christian and Unity Christian are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
