Christian Academy of Madison Wins, Girls Basketball Highlights Community Health

Christian Academy of Madison held Cannelton High School to 25 points while scoring 41 in the December 6 contest, a result posted with a full box score and a highlight video on MaxPreps. A December 10 team report singled out Hannah Skirvin as a key contributor to the Defenders win and provided viewing details on the NFHS Network along with updated team records and statistics on the MaxPreps game page.

Beyond the final score, the game is a local event with public health and social implications. Regular participation in organized sports reduces risks for chronic disease and supports mental health for adolescents. For Perry County families, home and away games are opportunities for young people to build resilience, practice teamwork, and access structured physical activity that complements school health programs.

The spotlight on a female athlete and on the girls program also raises questions about equity and sustained support. Investment in coaching, travel budgets, equipment, and safe practice facilities is essential to keep participation rates high and to ensure that girls receive equal opportunities to benefit from school sports. In rural communities like ours barriers to access can include transportation constraints and limited local health services for student athletes, making school sponsored activity a vital community resource.

Local officials and school leaders can frame wins like this one as evidence of the broader returns on athletic investment. When teams draw families to the stands the result is social connection that supports mental health across generations and strengthens civic ties. For parents and caregivers tracking youth wellbeing, the availability of game footage and statistics on MaxPreps and the NFHS Network makes it easier to follow progress and stay engaged.

As the season continues, community support will play a role in sustaining programs that produce scores on the scoreboard and healthier outcomes off it. Updated statistics and the Dec 10 recap remain available on the MaxPreps game page and the NFHS Network for Perry County residents who want to review the box score or watch the highlights.