The Jupiter Christian Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Monday the Benjamin Buccaneers proved too difficult a challenge. They strolled past the Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 64-49. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Benjamin also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Among those leading the charge was Jacob Cosby-Mosley, who scored 18 points. Adam Balogoun-ali was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Despite the loss, Jupiter Christian still got an impressive performance from Conner Hoffman, who scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Hoffman has been hot recently, having posted 16 or more points the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Joseph, who scored seven points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.
Benjamin's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Jupiter Christian, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10.
Benjamin won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Stallions at 7:00 p.m. on January 30th. American Heritage is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games. As for Jupiter Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Knights at 7:00 p.m. Highlands Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
