Basketball Recap: Nathan Kirby Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Woodlawn Baptist Academy

Kings

Margin (Wins)

01/24/25 @ Milford Christian	43
12/16/24 @ Martinsburg Christian Academy	42
01/31/25 vs Lighthouse Baptist Academy	37
02/06/25 vs Tournament Opponent	30
02/03/25 vs Martinsburg Christian Academy	30

There's no place like home for Independent Baptist Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Woodlawn Baptist Academy Wolverines 54-30 on Tuesday. The Kings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 21 points or more this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Independent Baptist Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nathan Kirby, who posted eight points in addition to ten rebounds and five blocks. Kirby has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 11 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Scott Sisco, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards.

Independent Baptist Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.8 points over those games. As for Woodlawn Baptist Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.

Looking ahead, Independent Baptist Academy will face off against Tournament Team at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Woodlawn Baptist Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.