Basketball Recap: Byne Christian Beats CHESS Academy for Their Fifth Straight Victory

Byne Christian put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 53-39 victory over the CHESS Academy Knights. That's more bragging rights for the Saints, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Kennedy Bruce

Points

12/04/25 vs CHESS Academy	20
11/14/25 vs Highland Christian Academy	19
11/08/25 vs Westwood	17
11/07/25 vs Highland Christian Academy	4
11/04/25 vs Colquitt Christian Academy	16

Byne Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kennedy Bruce led the charge by putting up 20 points along with eight steals and five assists. With that strong performance, Bruce is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Another player making a difference was Kinley Carlisle, who went 8-for-17 on her way to 19 points.

Byne Christian's record is now 5-0. As for CHESS Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Byne Christian will venture away from home to challenge Kings Way Christian School at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for CHESS Academy, they will face off against Open Bible Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.