Basketball Recap: Covenant Classical Sets Scoring Season-High Against Cornerstone Christian Academy

Warriors

Team Score

12/06/24 vs Cornerstone Christian Academy	58
11/19/24 @ UR Academy	55
12/05/24 vs Walnut Grove Christian	44
11/14/24 @ Woodlawn	33
11/21/24 @ Grace Academy	20

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Covenant Classical). Everything went their way against the Cornerstone Christian Academy Crusaders on Friday as the Covenant Classical Warriors made off with a 58-36 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Warriors as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Ian Lejeune was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Knarr, who posted six points in addition to ten boards and four steals.

Cornerstone Christian Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Zach Montgomery and Davin Fuller. Montgomery had 15 points, while Fuller put up six points along with ten boards and three blocks. Fuller is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. Micah Shook was another key player, putting up three points.

Covenant Classical's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.

Covenant Classical wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-31 victory against Carolina Christian on the 9th. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 63-29 loss against Asheboro Hybrid Academy on the 9th.