Basketball Recap: Six Straight Home Wins for Monclova Christian Academy

Thunder

Margin (Wins)

12/17/24 @ Ohio E	41
12/05/24 vs Horizon Science Academy	34
11/22/24 vs Varsity Opponent	32
01/13/25 vs Harvest Temple Christian Academy	24
12/09/24 @ Faith Christian	23

There's no place like home for Monclova Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They were the clear victor by a 74-50 margin over Harvest Temple Christian Academy on Monday. The Thunder have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 23 points or more this season.

Despite the loss, Harvest Temple Christian Academy had strong showings from Sam Leonetti, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds, and Xander Barnes, who posted nine points along with six boards and four steals. Harvest Temple Christian Academy is 3-1 when Leonetti posts eight or more boards, but 4-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kyle Barnes, who scored five points and five rebounds.

Monclova Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.8 points per game. As for Harvest Temple Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.

Monclova Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 63-50 victory against Bowling Green Christian Academy on the 14th. As for Harvest Temple Christian Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Westlake Christian Academy at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Westlake Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Harvest Temple Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.