Basketball Recap: Morning Star Academy Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Violet Jewell

Points

12/05/25 vs East Moline Christian	27
12/02/25 @ Tri-State Christian	16
11/25/25 vs Quad Cities Christian	16

Morning Star Academy had won two straight games and Violet Jewell did her part to make it three on Friday. The Mustangs simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the East Moline Christian Eagles 52-19 for which the team can thank Jewell, who dropped a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds. Her big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points.

Hannah Birkland was another key player, putting up four points in addition to five assists and three steals. Birkland is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.

Morning Star Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for East Moline Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Morning Star Academy will face off against rival Galesburg Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, East Moline Christian is set to take on their familiar foe Quad Cities Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.