Ballard Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Jefferson Christian Academy Cardinals 79-20. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Ballard Christian came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 140th in West Virginia, while Jefferson Christian Academy is ranked 352nd in Virginia).
Jefferson Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Solomon Shirey, who posted 14 points in addition to six assists and four steals. Another player making a difference was Brodie Dunbar, who en route to 17 points and four steals.
Ballard Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-16 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Ballard Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Appalachian Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Appalachian Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Jefferson Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
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