Unity Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Ahoskie Christian and fell 65-30. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Ahoskie Christian earlier this season, when they won 36-34.
Despite the loss, Unity Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kayleigh Ballance posted nine points in addition to five boards and four steals. Ballance continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Lena Timmons was another key player, putting up eight points and six rebounds.
Leading Ahoskie Christian to victory were Lilly Lassiter and Mara Dae White. Lassiter went 10 of 24 en route to 31 points and five steals, while White went 8 for 17 on her way to 21 points along with eight assists and three steals. Those 31 points gave Lassiter a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Jones, who scored four points and eight boards.
Unity Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Ahoskie Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Unity Christian Academy has already played their next match (against Heritage Christian Academy), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Ahoskie Christian will look to defend their home court on Monday against Mount Calvary Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Mount Calvary Christian Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Ahoskie Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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