Conecuh Springs Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 54-19 loss at the hands of the Ezekiel Academy Knights. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 420th, while the Knights are ranked 70th).
Leading Ezekiel Academy to victory were Gianna Johnson and Alantis Richards. Johnson posted eight points along with five rebounds and five steals, while Richards went 5 of 10 en route to 11 points and seven steals. Those seven steals gave Richards a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Newell, who scored ten points.
Conecuh Springs Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Ezekiel Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conecuh Springs Christian will welcome New Life Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ezekiel Academy, they and Tuscaloosa Home Educators will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.
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