The Hilltop Christian Chargers had already won 14 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.4 points), and they went ahead and made it 15 on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Bethel Christian Academy with a sharp 63-40 victory. Hilltop Christian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Leading Hilltop Christian to victory were Judah Lee and Caleb Manriquez. Lee scored 14 points along with six assists and three steals, while Manriquez scored 20 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Lee continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Nehemiah Kassa was another key contributor, scoring four points along with three steals.
Hilltop Christian's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.2 points per game. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Hilltop Christian will take on Southside Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Liberty Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 19th.
