Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Hilltop Christian walked away with it. They skirted past the Union Grove Christian Patriots 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chargers have posted since November 22, 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hilltop Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Caleb Manriquez, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Manriquez is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in each of the last ten games he's played. Another player making a difference was Philip Joyner, who posted 12 points.
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Colin Wykes, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten assists. Wykes continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Calvin Miller was another key player, shooting 40% from the field on his way to 17 points and three steals.
Chargers
| 02/27/25 vs Union Grove Christian | 54-52 |
| 02/07/25 vs Bethel Christian Academy | 60-27 |
| 01/31/25 vs Christ Covenant | 69-31 |
| 01/28/25 vs Wilson Christian Academy | 71-45 |
| 01/17/25 vs Wilmington Christian Academy | 51-43 |
| + 12 more games |
Hilltop Christian pushed their record up to 23-4 with the victory, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Union Grove Christian, with the loss, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 32-7.
Hilltop Christian has already played their next matchup, a 43-25 win against Greenville Christian Academy on the 28th. Union Grove Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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