On Saturday, it was a hard-fought match, but Cumberland Christian Academy had to settle for a 57-54 defeat against Chamblee. Cumberland Christian Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chamblee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Simeon Stephens led the charge by scoring 21 points. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Starr, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Cumberland Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Chamblee, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cumberland Christian Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Atlanta Adventist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 4, 2024. Chamblee will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Arabia Mountain at 7:30 p.m. on January 5, 2024.
