**Champion Christian College Dominates Southeastern Baptist College in Season Opener**
In a commanding display of basketball prowess, Champion Christian College overwhelmed Southeastern Baptist College with a decisive 105-31 victory in their season opener on November 8, 2025, at the Champion Christian Community Center. The game, which tipped off at 1:00 AM, showcased Champion Christian's offensive depth and defensive tenacity.
From the outset, Champion Christian set the tone with a strong first quarter, outscoring Southeastern Baptist 26-11. The home team continued to build on their lead, with a 28-8 run in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach by halftime. Champion Christian's relentless pace and efficient shooting were evident as they maintained their dominance throughout the second half, scoring 29 points in the third quarter and 22 in the fourth.
Champion Christian's balanced attack was led by Jordan Hammons, who scored 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Natalia Silva contributed 11 points and was a force on the boards with four rebounds. Riani Benton and Lauren Castillo provided a spark off the bench, each adding 12 points to the tally. The team's overall shooting percentage was an impressive 53.8%, with a solid performance from beyond the arc at 34.8%.
Defensively, Champion Christian was equally formidable, forcing Southeastern Baptist into 46 turnovers and limiting them to a 30.6% shooting percentage. Southeastern Baptist struggled to find their rhythm, with Jakyiah Ashford leading her team with just 7 points. The visitors were unable to match Champion Christian's intensity and depth, as evidenced by their scoring struggles in each quarter.
Champion Christian's head coach praised the team's effort and execution, highlighting their ability to maintain focus and energy throughout the game. The victory sets a positive tone for Champion Christian as they look to build on this performance in the upcoming season.
The game was officiated by Katie Huff, Eric Goss, and Michelle Moody, and was free of any technical fouls, reflecting the sportsmanship and discipline displayed by both teams. As the season progresses, Champion Christian will aim to continue their winning ways, while Southeastern Baptist will look to regroup and improve in their subsequent matchups.
