While it was all tied up 22-22 at halftime, Clinton Christian Academy was not quite Christian Learning Center's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell just short of the Christian Learning Center Mustangs by a score of 44-41. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now lost nine in a row.
Loss or not, Clinton Christian Academy got some senior leadership from Clara Hyke and Audrey Foster. Hyke posted 12 points along with seven rebounds and six steals, while Foster went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds. Those six steals set a new season-high mark for Hyke. Another player making a difference was Dakoda Vallentine, who had three points.
Even though they lost, Clinton Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Micah Bean continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Christian Learning Center, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Bean is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Addison Martin was another key player, going 6 for 13 en route to 12 points plus two steals.
Clinton Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Christian Learning Center, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing El Dorado Christian the next time they take the court. Clinton Christian Academy will head out to face El Dorado Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, while Christian Learning Center will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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