First Baptist Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Bunker Hill Minutemen 52-20 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to First Baptist Academy of the 59-39 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Cole Yates went supernova for Bunker Hill, posting 33 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance also gave Yates a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Dean Throne was another key player, earning four points in addition to 11 rebounds and two steals.
First Baptist Academy will take on Blue Ridge in a tournament on Friday. As for Bunker Hill, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on North Greene at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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