Zachary High Victory Over John Curtis Christian

Zachary high boys basketball team earned the statement win after defeating John Curtis Christian 69 to 59 on Tuesday night. The game took place at the Havoc House and was filled with energy from start to finish. John Curtis Christian entered the game undefeated making the match up even more intense. Zachary came into the contest with a strong 17 -2 record, ready to prove they could compete with top programs. The patriot started the game strong and led early, showing why they had not lost yet this season. Zachary stayed composed and continued to fight on both ends of the floor. The Broncos slowly closed the gap before halftime with key defensive plays and timely scoring. 

In the second half, Zachary’s momentum shifted the game completely. Their defense forced turnovers and let easy points in transition. By the fourth quarter, Zachary had full control of the game. Big plays and crowd energy helped seal the 69-59 victory with the win, Zachary improved its record to 18-2. the loss marked John Curtis Christian‘s first defeat of the season. Fans celebrated loudly as the final buzzer sounded. Students rushed to court proud of their team's effort.

Zachary High’s alumni Shaniya shared her excitement out of the way. She said she was extremely happy and proud of the  basketball team. Shaniya explained that she feels like she is “Forever a Bronco” no matter where life takes her. She added that seeing Zachary beat an undefeated team meant everything to her. The win showed Zachary‘s growth and determination as a program. Coaches praised the teams’ focus in resilience throughout the game and players credited team work and confidence for the big victory. I think Zachary will now be noticed as one of the best teams outside of their already growing reputation.

Liberty plays Zachary on February 10 this year, will we be able to defeat the team that broke John Curtis Christians winning streak?