Basketball Recap: Mount Airy Christian Academy Comes Up Short

Mount Airy Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-51 heartbreaker at the hands of the Greater Grace Christian Academy Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Greater Grace Christian Academy this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 59-43 back in January.

Joey Stanton

Points

02/06/25 vs Greater Grace Christian Academy	18
02/05/25 @ Rockbridge Academy	27
01/31/25 vs Living Grace Christian	23
01/30/25 vs Maryland School for the Deaf	18
01/27/25 @ Perry Hall Christian	22
+ 9 more games

Despite the loss, Mount Airy Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Joey Stanton, who posted 18 points and six rebounds. The contest was Stanton's 14th in a row with at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Elijah Brewer, who scored 13 points.

Greater Grace Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Kelly Turner put up 25 points and Nick Lee had 17 points. Turner is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last three games he's played.

Mount Airy Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Greater Grace Christian Academy, their record now sits at 11-7.

Mount Airy Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 55-42 loss against Heritage Academy on the 13th. As for Greater Grace Christian Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 63-48 victory against Harford Christian on the 13th.