Mingo Valley Christian and Sunrise Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Mingo Valley Christian had to settle for second. They took a hard 63-45 fall against the Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 195th in Oklahoma, while the Buffaloes are ranked 18th in Kansas).
Mingo Valley Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harrison Chatham, who posted nine points and five assists. What's more, Chatham also posted a 75% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January. Hobs Lambert was another key player, putting up seven points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sunrise Christian Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Marko Pavlovic, who had eight points and six boards. Pavlovic is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tomohito Kobari, who scored seven points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Mingo Valley Christian's loss dropped their record down to 15-14. As for Sunrise Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season.
Mingo Valley Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sunrise Christian Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, an 81-27 victory against Crossover Prep on the 22nd.
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