A victory for Hillcrest Christian just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Muddy River HomeSchool Counselors, falling 88-56. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 62-23.
Despite the defeat, Hillcrest Christian had strong showings from Jaivyn Carter, who went 8 for 13 en route to 20 points plus eight rebounds and two steals, and Darius Barnes, who went 6 for 8 en route to 16 points. Carter is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Hillcrest Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Muddy River HomeSchool's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caleb Sanders, who went 9 for 16 en route to 27 points plus eight steals and five rebounds. With that strong performance, Sanders is now averaging an impressive 16 points per game. Another player making a difference was Sun Michael Williams, who went 6 for 13 en route to 20 points plus eight assists and six rebounds.
Hillcrest Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Muddy River HomeSchool, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Hillcrest Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 73-23 defeat against St. Joseph Catholic on the 21st. Muddy River HomeSchool has also already played their next match, a 90-41 victory against Christian Home Educators Fellowship on the 18th.
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