Mount Ida posted their closest win since February 12, 2024 on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Union Christian Academy Eagles, sneaking past 56-53. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 210th, while the Eagles are ranked 424th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mount Ida's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Union Christian Academy, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-20.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Ida will head out to challenge Murfreesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. We've got a battle between Eagles coming up. Union Christian Academy will need to watch out since Mingo Valley Christian has now posted at least 55 points in their last three matches.
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