Sveda's Hot Hand leads the Bearcats past rival Sesser-Valier

Landon Sveda leads the Bearcats with 27 points

CHRISTOPHER — The Christopher Bearcats improved to 5-3 on the season with a 59-49 win over Sesser-Valier in a Black Diamond Conference rivalry matchup Friday night at home.

Link to Highlights: https://youtu.be/6BZKf0voGJI?si=P6LjkjraAgXsPLKF

Christopher had two seniors go off, combining for 42 points. Landon Sveda led all scorers with 27 points, drilling five threes and going a perfect 8 of 8 at the line. Trevin Skropka added 15 points, including a big three that tied the game in the third and swung momentum.

Sesser-Valier was led by senior Tony Kistner, who scored 22 points and dominated inside with 18 of those coming in the paint. The Red Devils entered riding a four-game win streak, but dropped to 4-4 on the season with the loss.

Christopher used a strong second half to erase a 27-22 halftime deficit, pushing ahead 43-39 after three and controlling the fourth behind Sveda’s hot hand from deep.

The Bearcats will take a few days to rest and prepare for the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic in Pinckneyville. Sesser-Valier will regroup at home as they host the 42nd Annual Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament.

Christopher (5-3)

#3 Landon Sveda: 27 points (5 Threes/8 of 8 Free Throws)

#1 Trevin Skropka: 15 points

Sesser-Valier (4-4)

#15 Tony Kistner: 22 points (18 points in the paint)

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