Ahoskie Christian will square off against the Mount Calvary Christian Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Ahoskie Christian is headed into the matchup having just posted their biggest win since November 1, 2024 on Friday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 65-30 victory over Unity Christian Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for Ahoskie Christian.
| 01/31/25 @ Unity Christian Academy | 21 |
| 01/28/25 @ Heritage Christian Academy | 21 |
| 01/27/25 @ Mount Calvary Christian Academy | 20 |
| 01/14/25 @ Pamlico Christian Academy | 16 |
| 01/13/25 vs Community Christian | 16 |
Ahoskie Christian's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Lilly Lassiter, who went 10 of 24 on her way to 31 points and five steals, and Mara Dae White, who went 8 for 17 en route to 21 points in addition to eight assists and three steals. The game was White's fifth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Jones, who posted four points and eight rebounds.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Ahoskie Christian was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Mount Calvary Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 49-27 margin over the Knights. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 22 points or more this season.
Mount Calvary Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Ahoskie Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Hannah Rice, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 23 boards. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 50 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Holly Jo Brick, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 boards.
Mount Calvary Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.6 points per game. As for Ahoskie Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.
Ahoskie Christian ended up a good deal behind Mount Calvary Christian Academy in their previous matchup on Monday, losing 56-42. Will Ahoskie Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
