Calvary Christian Academy is 3-0 against Centre County Christian Academy since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Calvary Christian Academy Conquerors just played last night, but they'll still head out to face Centre County Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 19th. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Calvary Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 41-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Johnstown Christian. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Calvary Christian Academy has scored all season.
Despite their loss, Calvary Christian Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Macayla Mills, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 18 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Mills is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Bethany Suttles, who scored six points along with three steals and two blocks.
Even though they lost, Calvary Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Centre County Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher back in December of 2023 after their fifth straight loss. They were the victim of a tough 51-30 loss at the hands of Calvary Christian Academy. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Centre County Christian Academy in their matchups with Calvary Christian Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Calvary Christian Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-2. As for Centre County Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Calvary Christian Academy took their win against Centre County Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 51-30. Will Calvary Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Centre County Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.