Basketball Recap: Hope Christian Academy's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Hope Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hart 2 Hart Academy Warriors, sneaking past 54-51. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since November 22, 2024.

Hope Christian Academy found their leader in freshman Zenik Patrick, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance gave Patrick a new career-high in boards. Another player making a difference was Aiden Wilson, who posted 12 points.

Hope Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

When it comes to explaining why Hart 2 Hart Academy lost, don't look at Daniel Bliffin. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 12 en route to 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Hart, who earned 12 points.

Hope Christian Academy moved to 10-10 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Hart 2 Hart Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.

Hope Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hart 2 Hart Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against First Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hart 2 Hart Academy is facing First Christian at the right time seeing as First Christian is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.