Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Word of God Christian Academy National). They strolled past the Freedom Christian Academy Patriots with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 97-78. The win was just business as usual for the Holy Rams, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Word of God Christian Academy National's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trevor Best, who went 17 for 38 en route to 30 points plus five rebounds and three steals. With that strong performance, Best is now averaging an impressive 18 points per game. Marcus Jackson was another key player, going 10 for 17 en route to 21 points plus seven rebounds.
Word of God Christian Academy National was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Freedom Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Karsten Swinney, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten assists. Swinney is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last 21 games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce West, who scored 23 points plus five rebounds.
Word of God Christian Academy National's record is now 4-0. As for Freedom Christian Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Word of God Christian Academy National is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they challenge Non Varsity Opponent at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Freedom Christian Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Northwood Temple Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Freedom Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Northwood Temple Academy likes a good challenge.
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