Countryside Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cornerstone Academy Cougars. While the Minutemen didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cougars 15-9 in the first quarter.
Cornerstone Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Micah Whing out in front who went 7 for 11 on his way to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Those 17 points gave Whing a new career-high. Jared Owens was another key player, going 5 of 11 en route to 15 points and five boards.
Countryside Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Cornerstone Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.
Countryside Christian will square off against Redeemer Christian on February 3rd. Cornerstone Academy has already played their next match, a 59-31 defeat against Meadowbrook Academy on the 27th.
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