Calumet New Tech had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it seven. They took a 75-67 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Victory Christian Academy Lions. The Warriors lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 72-36 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Calumet New Tech lost, don't look at Johnnie Hudson. Despite the final result, he went 18-for-27 to rack up 40 points. Jaden Campbell was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with ten points and nine boards.
As for Victory Christian Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.3 points over those games.
Victory Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Whitaker, who shot 56% from the field on his way to 37 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. The contest was Whitaker's 15th in a row with at least 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Levi Isensee, who went 9-for-14 en route to 23 points.
Looking ahead, Calumet New Tech will square off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. This will be Calumet New Tech's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Victory Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Heritage Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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