The Cornerstone Christian Crusaders will face off against the Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cornerstone Christian will be strutting in after a victory while Norton Science & Language Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row dating back to last season, Cornerstone Christian turned things around against The Grove School on Tuesday. They took their match with ease, bagging an 81-49 win over the Ravens. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Norton Science & Language Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Academy for Academic Excellence and fell 65-28. The Rockets were down 50-22 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Despite the defeat, Norton Science & Language Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Erick Guzman posted ten points. Ayden Alba was another key player, putting up four points.
Cornerstone Christian's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Norton Science & Language Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Cornerstone Christian came up short against Norton Science & Language Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 40-36. Will Cornerstone Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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