The Emmanuel Christian Crusaders will head out on the road to challenge the Shining Light Baptist Academy Sharks at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Emmanuel Christian will be strutting in after a victory while Shining Light Baptist Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Emmanuel Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against Sumter Christian as Emmanuel Christian made off with a 29-7 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Crusaders have posted since December 10, 2024.
Aubrey Hoffman
| 01/31/25 vs Sumter Christian | 8 |
| 01/28/25 @ Calvary Christian | 6 |
| 01/27/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 3 |
| 01/24/25 vs Christ the Cornerstone Academy | 3 |
| 01/16/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 3 |
Emmanuel Christian found their leader in sophomore Aubrey Hoffman, who posted seven points along with 15 rebounds and eight steals. Hoffman is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 11 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ciara Dibble, who put up two points in addition to nine steals and three blocks.
Emmanuel 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 12 offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Shining Light Baptist Academy lost to Rockwell Christian School at home by a 35-19 margin on Monday. The Sharks have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Shining Light Baptist Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Emmanuel Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-11.
Emmanuel Christian beat Shining Light Baptist Academy 53-41 in their previous meeting back in January of 2019. Will Emmanuel Christian repeat their success, or does Shining Light Baptist Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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