This season hasn't been kind to the Boys' Home Hilltoppers, who are still winless after their fourth match. They took a serious blow against Pipestem Christian Academy on Tuesday, falling 68-21. Boys' Home was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-10.
Pipestem Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Silas Mattox out in front who scored 15 points along with 7 rebounds and 5 steals. Mattox is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Enoch Gonderman, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Boys' Home bumped their record down to 0-4 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Pipestem Christian Academy, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boys' Home will face off against Christian Heritage Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Christian Heritage Academy and Boys' Home are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. Pipestem Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Beth Haven Christian at 2:00 p.m. on December 16th.
