Victory Baptist Academy was handed a 29-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Mount Hope Christian Academy Warriors 35-33. This was a revenge game for the Saints: when they faced off against the Warriors back in January, they had to take a 61-42 loss.
Jada O'Neal
| 02/22/25 vs Mount Hope Christian Academy | 3 |
| 02/21/25 vs Summit Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/20/25 vs Wood County Christian | 8 |
| 02/10/25 vs Pipestem Christian Academy | 2 |
| 02/08/25 @ Calvary Baptist Academy | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Victory Baptist Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jada O'Neal out in front who posted 11 points and three steals. O'Neal is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last nine games she's played. Grace Ward was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Victory Baptist Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 14-3 when they've passed the ball that well.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was LANDRI FLOHR, who scored four points and 42 boards. Those 42 rebounds gave FLOHR a new career-high. Another player making a difference was MCKENNA JONES, who earned eight points in addition to eight boards and four blocks.
Victory Baptist Academy is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.6 points over those games. Mount Hope Christian Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-7 record this season.
Victory Baptist Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 39-35 defeat against Lewisburg Baptist Academy on the 27th. Mount Hope Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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