Basketball Recap: Sawyer Blackman Key Part of a Team Effort in Lightning Win

Evangel Christian lost to Banks Academy back in January, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Evangel Christian Lightning took down the Banks Academy Jets 59-44. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lightning.

Evangel Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sawyer Blackman out in front who went 5 for 11 on his way to 12 points. Hudson Walker was another key player, putting up six points and five rebounds.

Lightning

Previous 2 Games

12/27/24 vs Banks Academy	59-44
12/21/24 vs Varsity Opponent	76-26

Evangel Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive games.

Evangel Christian's record is now 9-3. As for Banks Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.

Evangel Christian will square off against Wiregrass at 2:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Evangel Christian is facing Wiregrass at the right time seeing as Wiregrass is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Banks Academy, they will face off against Edgewood Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.