Christian Educational Consortium was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-48 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bluegrass United Bluehawks. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bluehawks earlier this season, when they won 61-47.
When it comes to explaining why Christian Educational Consortium lost, don't look at Jack Patterson. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards. Patterson is becoming a predictor of Christian Educational Consortium's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 10-5 (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Caleb Moore was another key player, going 5 for 8 on his way to 14 points.
Bluegrass United's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carson Charles, who went 6 of 14 en route to 19 points along with five boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave Charles a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Everett Pieratt, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Christian Educational Consortium's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 11-8. As for Bluegrass United, their record now sits at 4-11.
Christian Educational Consortium will square off against Varsity Opponent at 6:30 p.m. on January 25th. As for Bluegrass United, they will take on Western Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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