Basketball Recap: Lucas Christian Academy Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Nov 20, 2024, 2:47pm

Basketball Recap: Lucas Christian Academy Warriors vs. Providence Academy Lions

A victory for Lucas Christian Academy just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 53-24 loss at the hands of the Providence Academy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 52-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.

Leading Providence Academy to victory were Kylie Daniels and Katie Clay. Daniels went 7 for 11 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds, while Clay went 6 for 13 en route to 12 points plus six steals. Clay is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kylee Barnes, who posted four points.

Lucas Christian Academy dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Providence Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lucas Christian Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Wylie Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025. As for Providence Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Trinity School of Texas at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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