In what's become a running theme this season, the Cross Lanes Christian Warriors gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They breezed by Elk Valley Christian on the road to the tune of 70-34. Winning may never get old, but Cross Lanes Christian sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Cross Lanes Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sam Mulanax led the charge by scoring 16 points along with seven assists and six steals. Another player making a difference was Ashton Gute, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Cross Lanes Christian's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Elk Valley Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cross Lanes Christian won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Teays Valley Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 12th. One thing working in Teays Valley Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season. As for Elk Valley Christian, they the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Lewisburg Baptist Academy at 2:00 p.m. on January 13th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in West Virginia (Lewisburg Baptist Academy is ranked 87th, while Elk Valley Christian is ranked 111th).
