Basketball Recap: Joshua Poole Key Part of a Team Effort in Eagles Win

Young Americans Christian lost to New Creation Christian Academy back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Young Americans Christian Eagles walked away with a 69-62 win over the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders.

Young Americans Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joshua Poole led the charge by dropping a double-double on 24 points and ten boards. The dominant performance gave Poole a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Damian Crawford, who made all 6 shots he took racking up 15 points and seven rebounds.

Young Americans Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for New Creation Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Young Americans Christian will challenge Covington Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for New Creation Christian Academy, they will square off against Creekside Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Creekside Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups.