The Calvin Christian Crusaders are taking a road trip to take on the Del Lago Academy Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, Calvin Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 54-48 to Foothills Christian.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Sawyer Goggin, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 23 points and five boards. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Noah Lampkins, who posted 11 points.
Meanwhile, Del Lago Academy fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Tri-City Christian on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Eagles 47-41. The defeat continues a trend for the Firebirds in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.
Calvin Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Del Lago Academy, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
Calvin Christian suffered a grim 52-32 defeat to Del Lago Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Can Calvin Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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