The Heartland Christian Academy Eagles scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Training Center Christian 69-47. That 69-47 margin sets a new team best for Heartland Christian Academy this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Heartland Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brayan Velazquez, who scored 21 points. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Mike Fugitt, who scored 14 points.
Training Center Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Creed Lopez and Bryce Bryan. Lopez dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds, while Bryan scored ten points along with four steals. The game was Lopez's seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Bryan, who scored six points along with seven rebounds.
The win makes it two in a row for Heartland Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Training Center Christian, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Heartland Christian Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Knox County at 6:00 p.m. on January 9th. Knox County is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. Training Center Christian will take on Show-Me Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Show-Me Christian is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
