The Mullins Marion Christian Cavaliers will head out on the road to take on the Maranatha Christian Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mullins Marion Christian is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Mullins Marion Christian's game on Friday was all tied up 13-13 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of Christ the Cornerstone Academy by a score of 32-29.
Despite their loss, Mullins Marion Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ceanna Jacobs, who scored 12 points, was perhaps the best of all. That was a full 41.4% of Mullins Marion Christian's points, marking the sixth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Joy Gause was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Maranatha Christian, as they earned their first road win of the season. They managed a 35-30 victory over Mullins Marion Christian two weeks ago. The win was just what Maranatha Christian needed coming off of a 46-16 defeat in their prior matchup.
Mullins Marion Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Maranatha Christian, their win bumped their record up to 1-3.
Mullins Marion Christian came up short against Maranatha Christian in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 35-30. Can Mullins Marion Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
