Harrisburg Christian's's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a hard 52-36 fall against New Covenant Christian. Harrisburg Christian has struggled against New Covenant Christian recently, as their contest on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Sam Balsbaugh was the offensive standout of the game as he scored 18 points along with four steals. Colson Hess was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with six rebounds.
Harrisburg Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for New Covenant Christian, their victory ended a eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Harrisburg Academy the next time they take the court. New Covenant Christian will head out to face Harrisburg Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Harrisburg Christian will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2024.