Basketball Recap: Christ Church Episcopal Now 12-1 over Last 13 Games

Christ Church Episcopal won the last time they faced Southside Christian and things went their way on Friday too. The Christ Church Episcopal Cavaliers skirted past the Southside Christian Sabres 51-48. Given the Cavaliers' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 41st, while the Sabres are ranked 149th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Christ Church Episcopal got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Reid Hipp out in front who posted nine points and seven rebounds. What's more, Hipp also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jonathan Perry, who put up seven points along with seven assists and six boards.

Christ Church Episcopal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Southside Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Ned Murphy and Owen Smith. Murphy went 8 of 12 en route to 18 points and eight rebounds, while Smith went 6 for 11 on his way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Spencer Ream, who earned five points.

Christ Church Episcopal is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.2 points per game. As for Southside Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christ Church Episcopal will face off against Powdersville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Powdersville is on a four-game streak of home wins, Christ Church Episcopal a seven-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court. As for Southside Christian, they will square off against Palmetto at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southside Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.