With a playoff win on the line, Chester Charter Scholars Academy rose to the challenge on Saturday. They snuck past The Christian Academy with a 70-65 victory. Given the Sabers' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while The Christian Academy are ranked 447th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Josiah Hutson
02/22/25 vs The Christian Academy | 5 |
02/18/25 vs Plumstead Christian | 3 |
02/15/25 vs Delaware County Christian | 2 |
02/13/25 vs Dock Mennonite | 3 |
02/11/25 vs Calvary Christian Academy | 4 |
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Leading Chester Charter Scholars Academy to victory were Josiah Hutson and Maurice Barnes. Hutson went 7-for-15 en route to 23 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds, while Barnes shot 69% from the field on his way to 21 points and six boards. Hutson has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last eight times he's played. Another player making a difference was Dom Miller, who posted nine points.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season. The Christian Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
As of now, neither Chester Charter Scholars Academy nor The Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.
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