Jacksonville Christian Academy's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 65-48 victory over the Bethel Assembly Christian Academy Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Conquerors , who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacksonville Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Kellen Evans dropped a double-double on 20 points and 15 rebounds and Pierson Santiago went 10 for 17 en route to 23 points plus five rebounds and three blocks. The dominant performance also gave Evans a new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven). Brady Rice was another key player, earning six points along with six assists and six rebounds.
Jacksonville Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bethel Assembly Christian Academy only posted six.
When it comes to explaining why Bethel Assembly Christian Academy lost, don't look at McKinley Conner. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Byrum, who earned ten points plus four steals.
The win snapped Jacksonville Christian Academy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. As for Bethel Assembly Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jacksonville Christian Academy has already played their next match (against Bethel Assembly Christian Academy), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Bethel Assembly Christian Academy has already played their next game (against Jacksonville Christian Academy), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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