Preview: Mountain Area Christian Academy Lions vs. Eastgate Life Academy
Mountain Area Christian Academy is 8-2 against Eastgate Life Academy since December of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Mountain Area Christian Academy Lions will stay at home for another game and welcome Eastgate Life Academy at 6:00 p.m. on February 8th.
On Tuesday, Mountain Area Christian Academy took a serious blow against North Georgia Christian Academy, falling 82-50. While losing is never fun, Mountain Area Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 585th, while North Georgia Christian Academy is ranked 267th).
Meanwhile, Eastgate Life Academy made easy work of Woody Gap last Tuesday and carried off a 50-25 victory. The win was just what Eastgate Life Academy needed coming off of a 79-49 defeat in their prior match.
Eastgate Life Academy found their leader in underclassman BRODY BARRET, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points BARRET has scored all season. GABE MOODY was another key contributor, scoring six points along with six assists and two steals.
Mountain Area Christian Academy's loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-20. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.5 points per game. As for Eastgate Life Academy, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Mountain Area Christian Academy came up short against Eastgate Life Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 49-38. Will Mountain Area Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
