Independence Home School was the 35-31 winner over Midland Adventist Academy when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Independence Home School Lions took a 55-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Midland Adventist Academy Mustangs on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 56th).
Independence Home School's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Joe Young, who posted 21 points, and Philip Cresswell, who scored 13 points.
Midland Adventist Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Blake Renfro out in front who went 7 for 13 on his way to 19 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. Renfro is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Jordan Owolabi was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 18 boards.
Independence Home School has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. As for Midland Adventist Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Independence Home School will head out to face off against The Daniel Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Independence Home School is facing The Daniel Academy at the right time seeing as The Daniel Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Midland Adventist Academy, they will take on Bonner Springs in a tournament on Thursday. Bonner Springs knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Midland Adventist Academy likes a good challenge.
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