Basketball Recap: First Preparatory Christian Academy Skates Past Memorial Day with Ease

First Preparatory Christian Academy hadn't done well against Memorial Day recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders blew past the Memorial Day Matadors, posting an 89-47 victory. The Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 22 points or more this season.

First Preparatory Christian Academy was led to victory by Jaiden Thomas and Brandon Betton. Thomas went 12 of 28 on his way to 33 points and seven steals, while Betton went 7 for 14 en route to 19 points along with eight assists and seven steals. The contest was Thomas' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Logan Brown was another key player, going 5 of 12 on his way to 10 points in addition to three steals and three blocks.

First Preparatory Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.2 points. As for Memorial Day, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. First Preparatory Christian Academy will host Bethesda Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. First Preparatory Christian Academy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games. As for Memorial Day, they will be playing at home against Citizens Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Citizens Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 contests -- so hopefully Memorial Day likes a good challenge.