Basketball Recap: Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Skates Past Springdale Prep with Ease

Hawks

Margin (Wins)

12/14/24 vs Springdale Prep	27
12/06/24 vs Varsity Opponent	16
12/05/24 vs Skyline Prep National	11
11/30/24 vs Carolina International	-4
11/30/24 vs Winston Salem Christian National	-10

Hamilton Heights Christian Academy is ranked highly in their home state and on Saturday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Springdale Prep. The Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Hawks blew past the Springdale Prep Lions 68-41. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 23 points or more this season.

Hamilton Heights Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christopheur Munyika, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 13 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Victor Okojie, who posted six points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.

Hamilton Heights Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Springdale Prep only racked up six assists.

Springdale Prep's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Sagba, who put up nine points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Amonte Johnson, who had seven points in addition to five boards and three steals.

The win (which was Hamilton Heights Christian Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 8-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 80.0 points per game. As for Springdale Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-3.

Hamilton Heights Christian Academy will be taking part in a tournament against Maryville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy is facing Maryville at the right time seeing as Maryville is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Springdale Prep, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Friends' Central at 1:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025.