Basketball Recap: Wickenburg Christian Academy Piles Up the Points Against Brighton Charter

Lion

Margin (Wins)

11/20/24 @ Telesis Prep	72
12/14/24 vs West Valley Christian	60
12/11/24 vs Telesis Prep	56
01/10/25 @ Roosevelt Preparatory Academy	52
11/22/24 vs West Valley Christian	50

Wickenburg Christian Academy's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Brighton Charter Tigers 72-24. The Lion have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 31 points or more this season.

Wickenburg Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Evan Gustin, who posted 12 points and three steals. Gustin has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaac Matney, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 11 points and four steals.

Wickenburg Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.

Wickenburg Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Brighton Charter, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Wickenburg Christian Academy will venture away from home to face off against Thunderbird Adventist Academy at 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Thunderbird Adventist Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.6 points per game this season. As for Brighton Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Phoenix School of Academic Excellence at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brighton Charter is facing Phoenix School of Academic Excellence at the right time seeing as Phoenix School of Academic Excellence is stuck on a four-game losing streak.