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The Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's home conference game against Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS) by a score of 52-37.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wayne Academy----37
Lamar Christian----52
Final score provided by C. Bennett.
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Game Story

Mississippi High School Basketball - Wayne Academy falls to Lamar Christian

January 17, 2023: Purvis, MS 39475

In Tuesday's league match, the host Lamar Christian Lions basketball team scored a good 52-37 triumph over the Wayne Academy Jaguars.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Laurel Christian Lions (Laurel, MS) in a MAIS 4A District 4 match, on Friday, January 20. Lamar Christian will attempt to move on its 15-7 season record.

With the defeat, Wayne Academy moves to 3-1 on the year. The Jaguars host Laurel Christian (Laurel, MS) to meet the Lions in a MAIS 4A District 4 match on Tuesday, January 24. The Lions enter the match with a record of 8-11.

Wayne Academy @ LCHS Basketball Game Info

Tue., Jan. 17, 2023 @ 7p
The Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's home conference game against Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS) by a score of 52-37.

Rankings & Records

Wayne Academy (22-23)

OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
4-22-22-12-1.667.500301235

Lamar Christian (22-23)

MSClass
975
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
20-94-08-48-24-3.6901.0001,5731,216

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wayne Academy
15.014.712.312.750.2
Lamar Christian
15.719.313.511.854.2

Head-to-Head

  • Lamar Christian won on 1/17/2023
    1/17 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Wayne Academy----37
    Lamar Christian----52

    The Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's away conference game against Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) by a score of 52-37.

  • Lamar Christian won on 1/27/2023
    1/27 @ 7:15pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Lamar Christian----57
    Wayne Academy----55

    The Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) varsity basketball team won Friday's away conference game against Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS) by a score of 57-55.

Team Stat Comparison

Wayne AcademyLamar Christian
-Points Per Game20.9
-Rebounds Per Game9.4
-Assists Per Game2.9
-Steals Per Game5.3
-Blocks Per Game1.2

Team Leaders

Wayne AcademyLamar ChristianNational Avg.
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Points Per Game#1 Maxwell Armstrong17.84.9
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Rebounds Per Game#1 Maxwell Armstrong5.92.6
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Assists Per Game#4 Tyler Spears2.41.0
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Steals Per Game#4 Tyler Spears4.00.8
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Blocks Per Game#2 Jude Baxter1.60.3

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Wayne Academy2-0Lamar Christian2-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
1/13/23Wayne AcademyLaurel Christian(W) 45-231/20/23Lamar ChristianLaurel Christian(W) 62-36
1/24/23Laurel ChristianWayne Academy(W) 53-342/2/23Laurel ChristianLamar Christian(W) 65-35

Record Breakdown

Wayne Academy (22-23)

Lamar Christian (22-23)

4-2
Overall
20-9
2-2
League
4-0
2-0
Non-League
12-5
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
2-0
Common Opponent
2-0
2-1
Home
8-4
2-1
Away
8-2
0-0
Neutral
4-3
0-0
Playoff
2-2
4-2
In-State
16-5
0-0
Out-of-State
4-4