The Making Waves Academy Marlins's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Cornerstone Christian, falling 91-39. While losing is never fun, Making Waves Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1023rd, while the Cougars are ranked 200th).
Leading Cornerstone Christian to victory were Pamela-Joyce Allen and Mecca Alexander. Allen dropped a double-double on 39 points and 12 rebounds, while Alexander went 8 for 15 from beyond the arc en route to 44 points and 5 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Alexander has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zakara Cooper, who scored no points along with 12 assists and six rebounds.
Making Waves Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Cornerstone Christian, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 19-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Making Waves Academy will take on the Grizzlies at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Oakland Military Institute's defense has only allowed 27.9 points per game this season, so the Marlins' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cornerstone Christian, they will stay at home for another game and welcome the Rams at 5:30 p.m. on January 31st. California Crosspoint has now lost ten straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 7.
