Shawnee Mission Christian posted their closest win since February 24, 2024 on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 39-37 victory over the St. Joseph D Defenders. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 58-45 victory last Monday.
Ben McClure
| 02/06/25 vs St. Joseph D | 11 |
| 02/03/25 @ St. Joseph D | 13 |
| 01/28/25 @ Whitefield Academy | 13 |
| 01/27/25 vs Liberty HomeSchool Alliance | 14 |
| 01/24/25 vs New Hope Christian | 12 |
| + 7 more games |
Shawnee Mission Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben McClure led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. McClure is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Thomas Ingram was another key player, putting up six points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Shawnee Mission Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in ten consecutive matchups.
Shawnee Mission Christian's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for St. Joseph D, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Shawnee Mission Christian has already played their next contest, a 63-38 loss against Cornerstone Family on the 7th. St. Joseph D will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy at 8:00 p.m. on February 25th.
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