Shalom Christian Academy defeated McConnellsburg in the 50^th Annual Fannett Metal Holiday Hoops Tournament 65-57. The Flame avenged a five point loss to McConnellsburg last week.

Head Coach Joshua Lowery said “Tonight, we wouldn’t be so lucky, leading into the half we got up 31-27. We fought through a tough back and forth 3rd quarter but in the end the Flames would take the lead entering the 4th quarter up 49-42 at this point the kept the lead even having us down 65-47 late in the 4th but we would put on a run but unfortunately, we fell short 65-57”

Lowery went on to say “  The well coached Flames along with guard Ethan Hurbers scoring 26 of the Flames 65 points 9 in the fourth quarter simply wanted it more than us. They played with more energy longer than us tonight. We played flat as a team and it showed late, we will watch some film and learn from our defensive breakdowns. But even though we suffered the loss, the fight late in the fourth was a great thing to watch as a coach and staff, we will build on it!”

Leading  scorers for the Spartans where Dom Jefferson 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assists, Drew Mellott 10 points, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 rebounds, 1 charge taken, Brayden Ramsey  9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, 2 blocks, Hoyt Glenn 7points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, Kade Gress 6 points, 4 rebounds, Shaffer Early 3 points 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, George Richards 2 points, 1 block 1 charge taken.