Carmel Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the GRACE Christian Eagles by a score of 62-59 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cougars have suffered since December 8, 2023.
Despite the loss, Carmel Christian still got an impressive performance from Bryce Slay, who went 7 for 16 en route to 21 points plus three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Chandler Kennedy, who earned 11 points.
Michael Phillips II went supernova for GRACE Christian, dropping a double-double on 29 points and 12 rebounds. Phillips II's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. A.J. Gladieux was another key player, earning ten points along with two steals.
Carmel Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-59 loss against The Burlington School on the 9th. GRACE Christian has also already played their next matchup, a 77-45 defeat against Ambassador Christian School on the 9th.
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