Martinsburg Christian Academy is on a ten-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Milford Christian a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Martinsburg Christian Academy Warriors will welcome the Milford Christian Conquerors at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Martinsburg Christian Academy managed to keep up with Independent Baptist Academy until halftime on Monday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Martinsburg Christian Academy was beaten by Independent Baptist Academy 60-30. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 297th in West Virginia, while the Kings are ranked 115th in Maryland).
Meanwhile, Milford Christian scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They were outmatched by Bayview Christian and fell 68-40.
Despite the loss, Milford Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Esdras Mateo posted 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals. Mateo has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Keegan Fitzwater, who had eight points along with five assists and five boards.
Even though they lost, Milford Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.
Milford Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Martinsburg Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
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