If the Wesley Christian Circuit Riders were feeling good off their 75-36 takedown of the Tri-Cities Christian Eagles on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Wesley Christian's tough 74-54 defeat to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy on Sunday might stick with them for a while. Wesley Christian has not had much luck with Hamilton Heights Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kamai Samuels, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. Kevin De Kovachich was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.
Wesley Christian has not been sharp recently, as they've lost 12 of their last 15 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15-2 record this season. As for Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wesley Christian will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Mountain Mission on January 26th. As for Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, they will square off against Chattanooga Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
