Basketball Recap: Challenger Gets the Win

Braelon Roe

Steals

11/17/25 vs Haywood Christian Academy	6
11/10/25 vs Veritas Christian Academy	3
02/10/25 @ Veritas Christian Academy	2
02/03/25 @ Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy	5

If Haywood Christian Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Challenger, they should've done a better job of containing Braelon Roe. The Firebirds simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat the Red Wolves 77-48 for which the team can thank Roe, who dropped a double-double with 33 points and ten rebounds. He has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played.

Despite the loss, Haywood Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Matthias Bryson, who went 8-for-17 on his way to 18 points. Walter Collings was another key player, putting up nine points.

The victory got Challenger back to even at 1-1. As for Haywood Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Challenger will face off against rival Temple Baptist at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Haywood Christian Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Christian Family Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.