Ballard Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 53-31 to the Pipestem Christian Academy Panthers. Ballard Christian was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-10.
Pipestem Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Dove, who went 8 for 10 en route to 18 points. Those 18 points gave Dove a new career-high. Jacob Lucas was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Ballard Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Pipestem Christian Academy, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7.
Ballard Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pipestem Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 76-30 win against Beth Haven Christian on the 1st.
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