Quad Cities Christian won the last time they faced Morning Star Academy, and things went their way on Monday too. The Quad Cities Christian Eagles breezed by the Morning Star Academy Mustangs to the tune of 58-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Eagles have posted against the Mustangs since November 28, 2022.
Quad Cities Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tanner Garant out in front who scored 15 points along with six steals. Garant is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Summers, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 12 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Quad Cities Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Morning Star Academy only posted five.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Joshua Brady, who posted eight points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals. David Martin was another key player, earning seven points in addition to two steals.
The win (which was Quad Cities Christian's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Morning Star Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quad Cities Christian will challenge Rivermont Collegiate at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Quad Cities Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.5 points per game this season. As for Morning Star Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Tri-State Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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