By MICHAEL BOYLAN
mboylan@thecitizennews.com

Last week saw two teams in the two separate church basketball leagues score over 80 points. What surprises does the rest of the season have in store for the two leagues ?

New Hope Baptist is on top of the A league with a record of 7-0. They won over Christ the King (0-7) by a score of 81-48. Rusty Roberts led New Hope in scoring with 22 points. Prince of Peace is in second place at 5-2. They gave themselves some breathing room last week by defeating Braelinn Baptist by a score of 49-36. Jerry Barman led Prince of Peace in scoring with 12 points. In the other game last week, Southern Crescent (4-3) beat First Baptist (2-5), 50-40. Chris Thompson led Southern crescent in scoring with 18 points.

In the B league, Fayette Presbyterian (6-1) was the other team to score 81 points, as they defeated Woolsey Baptist, 81-53. It was the most points scored by any team in the B league this year. Flat Creek Baptist (2-5) ended their five game losing streak with a win over Lisbon Baptist (0-8), 55-28. Heritage Christian (5-2) won their fifth game in a row as they beat First Methodist (4-4), 44-32.

Teams in the A league has two games left before the playoffs begin. New Hope Baptist has games remaining with First Baptist and Southern Crescent, while Prince of Peace will meet Christ the King and First Baptist. Braelinn Baptist's final two games will be against Southern Crescent and Christ the King.

The B league has five games left in their season, but won't have any playoffs. This week, Providence will play Lisbon Baptist and Woolsey Baptist, Heritage Christian will face Fayette Presbyterien, and Flat Creek Baptist, and First Methodist will play against Flat Creek baptist before a bye.

All games are played in the gym of the old Fayette County High School. For more information, visit www.sportsstandings.com.

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