The Life Christian Academy Eagles will challenge the East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] Rivals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Life Christian Academy is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since January 30, 2024 on Tuesday. They were beaten by Bellevue Christian 67-26. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 231st, while the Vikings are ranked 34th).
Meanwhile, East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] and Annie Wright squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] had to settle for second. They were dealt a 79-27 loss at the hands of the Gators. The Rivals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-9.
Life Christian Academy will have to contain Penina Vailolo as she made an impact in East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum]'s last game. She almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. Vailolo is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last eight games she's played. Emily Liske also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Even though they lost, East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum]'s defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Life Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Life Christian Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] in their previous meeting two weeks ago, but they still walked away with a 43-37 win. Does Life Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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