Basketball Recap: Peachtree Academy Panthers vs. Westminster Christian Academy Lions
Peachtree Academy was the 76-40 winner over Westminster Christian Academy when they last played one another back in January of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. The Peachtree Academy Panthers were outmatched by the Westminster Christian Academy Lions on the road and fell 74-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered against the Lions since January 9, 2015.
Peachtree Academy lost on Tuesday despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Joshua Rodriguez, who scored 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Baluta, who had 13 points along with six rebounds.
Westminster Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Townsend led the charge by going 6 for 12 en route to 18 points plus seven rebounds and five steals. The game was Townsend's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Reed Carson was another key player, going 7 for 12 en route to 18 points plus six assists and two steals.
This is the second loss in a row for Peachtree Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-2. As for Westminster Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Peachtree Academy will host Providence Classical Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Westminster Christian Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Westminster Christian Academy Lions face off against the Killian Hill Christian Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Westminster Christian Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 213 points over their last three matchups.
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