McMinn Central was the 75-71 winner over Christian Academy of Knoxville when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The McMinn Central Chargers opened the new year with a less-than-successful 60-50 defeat to the Christian Academy of Knoxville Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Chargers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 250th, while the Warriors are ranked 63rd).
Caden Owens was his usual excellent self, going 9 for 20 on his way to 27 points for Christian Academy of Knoxville. Owens is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Bryson White was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
McMinn Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Christian Academy of Knoxville, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
McMinn Central will host Farragut at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Farragut knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine matchups -- so hopefully McMinn Central likes a good challenge. As for Christian Academy of Knoxville, they will venture away from home to take on Walker Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Walker Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 contests -- so hopefully Christian Academy of Knoxville likes a good challenge.
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