Bethel Assembly Christian Academy hadn't done well against Ahoskie Christian recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Bethel Assembly Christian Academy Eagles put the hurt on Ahoskie Christian with a sharp 60-36 victory. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 79-56 loss the last time these two teams met.
Bethel Assembly Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Lauren Taylor went 14 for 33 en route to 36 points plus three blocks and Kaydee Beachboard dropped a double-double on 14 points and 20 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Beachboard a new career-high in offensive rebounds (12). Olivia Bazemore was another key player, scoring eight points plus six rebounds and five assists.
Bethel Assembly Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ahoskie Christian only posted eight.
Ahoskie Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lilly Lassiter, who posted seven points along with ten rebounds and three blocks. Lassiter is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Dunlow, who posted two points plus nine rebounds and two steals.
The win got Bethel Assembly Christian Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Ahoskie Christian, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3.
Bethel Assembly Christian Academy will face off against Ridgecroft at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethel Assembly Christian Academy is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Ahoskie Christian, they will take on Victory Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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