Mount Juliet Christian Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 victory over the Christian Community Colts. For the Saints, this counts as revenge for the 47-37 win the Colts walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2022.
Mount Juliet Christian Academy found their leader in freshman Kayden Young, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of KK Curtis, who had two points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Christian Community's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Mount Juliet Christian Academy has already played their next game, a 52-24 victory against Trousdale County on the 19th. As for Christian Community, they will challenge Merrol Hyde Magnet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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