Basketball Recap: Jaydence Smith's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Liberty Tree Academy over Loveland Classical

Liberty Tree Academy lost against Loveland Classical back in December of 2022 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The War Eagles took a 60-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The War Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Jaydence Smith

Steals

12/05/25 vs Loveland Classical	2
12/05/25 vs Addenbrooke Classical Academy	4
12/01/25 vs Manzanola	2
03/01/25 vs Miami-Yoder	4

Liberty Tree Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaydence Smith, who posted 14 points and six boards. Smith has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Michael Coleman, who put up nine points and six rebounds.

Loveland Classical's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lincoln McFadden, who went 6-for-14 en route to 14 points along with seven boards and three blocks. Sean Schaut was another key player, shooting 56% from the field on his way to 11 points and four steals.

Liberty Tree Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Loveland Classical, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Liberty Tree Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 50-41 win against Ascent Classical Academy on the 6th. As for Loveland Classical, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-47 victory against STEM School Highlands Ranch on the 6th.