Basketball Recap: Laurel Christian Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 5:55pm

Basketball Recap: Laurel Christian Lions vs. Sylva Bay Academy Saints

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Laurel Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 54-23 loss at the hands of the Sylva Bay Academy Saints. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 55-21 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.

Brody Boyd was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 11 rebounds for Sylva Bay Academy. What's more, Boyd also racked up seven offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in February. Tristen Rogers was another key player, earning ten points in addition to six rebounds and two steals.

Laurel Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Sylva Bay Academy, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-3.

Laurel Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Mt. Salus Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Discovery Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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