The Crossroads Christian Academy Crusaders scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took down Appling Christian Academy 33-14. That 19 point margin sets a new team best for Crossroads Christian Academy this season.
Crossroads Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Molly Fitzgerald led the charge by scoring 13 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which Fitzgerald has scored at least a third of Crossroads Christian Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Ava Nolen, who scored eight points.
Appling Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Shelby Edwards, who scored five points along with five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Appling Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Crossroads Christian Academy's win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Appling Christian Academy, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crossroads Christian Academy will challenge the Crusaders at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Faith Baptist Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 16 on Tuesday. As for Appling Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against the Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Byne Christian is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
