The Rose Hill Christian Royals can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They wrapped up 2023 with a 56-41 victory over Ignite Athletics. That looming 56-41 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Rose Hill Christian yet this season.
Despite the loss, Ignite Athletics still got an impressive performance from Braxton Stricklin, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Sam Webb, who scored nine points.
Rose Hill Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Ignite Athletics, they bumped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rose Hill Christian's road trip will continue as they head out to face Elliott County at 7:30 p.m. on January 4, 2024. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Kentucky (Elliott County is ranked 271st, while Rose Hill Christian is ranked 283rd). As for Ignite Athletics, they will head out on the road to face off against Varsity Opponent at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
