Basketball Recap: Excel Christian Academy Comes Up Short

Excel Christian Academy was the 64-55 winner over Grayson Christian when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The Excel Christian Academy Eagles took a 68-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Grayson Christian on Tuesday.

When it comes to explaining why Excel Christian Academy lost, don't look at Kaiden Ward. Despite the final result, he posted 36 points. With that strong performance, Ward is now averaging an impressive 15.6 points per game. Another player making a difference was Ashton Mcknight, who earned nine points.

Excel Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season. As for Grayson Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5.

Excel Christian Academy is taking a road trip to square off against Trinity Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Excel Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grayson Christian, they will challenge Mercy Prep Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Mercy Prep Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season.