Basketball Recap: Jefferson Christian Academy Gets the Win

Jefferson Christian Academy won the last time they faced Appalachian Christian HomeSchool, and Solomon Shirey did his part to make sure it happened again. The Jefferson Christian Academy Cardinals narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Appalachian Christian HomeSchool Warriors 60-57 thanks to Shirey, who posted 20 points and six rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 20 or more in each of the last five games he's played.

Marshall Hopkins

Steals

02/07/25 vs Appalachian Christian HomeSchool	4
02/03/25 vs Auburn Baptist Christian Academy	4
02/01/25 vs Bland County	4
02/14/25 vs Appalachian Christian HomeSchool	3
12/03/24 vs Maranatha Christian Academy	3
+ 6 more games

Marshall Hopkins was another key player, putting up six points and three steals. Jefferson Christian Academy is 4-1 when Hopkins posts three or more steals, but 6-12 otherwise.

Jefferson Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Appalachian Christian HomeSchool, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-16.

Jefferson Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 81-41 defeat against North Cross on the 15th. As for Appalachian Christian HomeSchool, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Appalachian Christian at 7:00 p.m. Appalachian Christian HomeSchool knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Appalachian Christian likes a good challenge.