Basketball Recap: Altamonte Christian Skates Past Tavares with Ease

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

12/12/24 vs City of Life Christian Academy	32
12/05/24 vs Mount Dora	31
12/13/24 @ Tavares	30
12/07/24 @ Geneva	28
12/06/24 @ Foundation Academy	14

Altamonte Christian came tearing into Friday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.2 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Tavares Bulldogs to the tune of 51-21. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 26 points or more this season.

Altamonte Christian was led to victory by Kayleigh Cooper and Alexis Hill. Cooper dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten steals, while Hill dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. Hill has been hot, having posted nine or more boards the last eight times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Arianna Ritz, who posted seven points and five steals.

Altamonte Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.

Altamonte Christian's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.7 points per game. As for Tavares, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Altamonte Christian will take on Osceola in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Altamonte Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.5 points per game this season. Tavares and Belleview will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.