This season hasn't been kind to Portage Christian, who are still winless after their 17th contest. They took a hard 75-57 fall against Community Baptist Christian on Friday. Portage Christian has struggled against Community Baptist Christian recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Community Baptist Christian had a senior duo take command as Layne Cook scored 25 points along with six rebounds and five assists and Jay Clifton dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten assists. That makes it four consecutive games in which Clifton has scored at least a third of Community Baptist Christian's points. Titus Clifton was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Portage Christian's loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Community Baptist Christian, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5.
Portage Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Westville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Westville focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 20 last Tuesday. Community Baptist Christian on the road again on Thursday and play against Mishawaka HomeSchool W at 7:00 p.m. on February 1st. Hopefully Mishawaka HomeSchool W focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 24 on Friday.
