Families of Faith Christian Academy easily dispatched Grace Christian Academy last Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Families of Faith Christian Academy Screaming Eagles fell just short of the Schaumburg Christian Conquerors by a score of 50-47 on Friday. The Screaming Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Conquerors earlier this season, when they won 35-32.
Families of Faith Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Lilly Saltzman, who went 7-for-12 on her way to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Alexis Huizinga, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 13 points.
Schaumburg Christian found their leader in freshman Giada Falco, who dropped a double-double with 28 points and ten boards. Falco has become a key player for Schaumburg Christian: the team is 7-2 when she posts at least ten rebounds, but 0-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephanie Tenuto, who posted eight points along with eight boards and seven assists.
Families of Faith Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Schaumburg Christian, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.
Families of Faith Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 51-22 win against Marquette Manor Baptist Academy on the 18th. As for Schaumburg Christian, they have also already played their next game, a 61-43 defeat against Aurora Christian on the 15th.
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