There's no place like home for New Hope Academy, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Rosedale Christian Academy 75-47 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory New Hope Academy has posted since December 30, 2023.
It was another big night for Haki Muhammad, who scored 25 points along with two steals. He has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last 11 times he's played. DJ Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with nine rebounds.
New Hope Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-15 record this season. As for Rosedale Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Hope Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Goretti at 7:00 p.m. on January 26th. Goretti has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 194 points over their last three matches. As for Rosedale Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Grace Brethren Christian at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Grace Brethren Christian will be looking to extend their current 18-game winning streak.
