Basketball Recap: Rise Academy Starts Season with Win Against Buford Road Christian Academy

By Team Reports Oct 16, 2025, 7:39pm

Basketball Recap: Rise Academy Guardians vs. Buford Road Christian Academy

Guardians vs

Previous 4 Games

10/16/25 - Away65-22 W
11/17/17 - Away60-32 W
01/19/17 - Away56-31 W
12/09/16 - Away64-40 W

Rise Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat Buford Road Christian Academy 65-22. With the Guardians ahead 43-5 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rise Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kirk Able, who posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiontai Barbour, who earned 12 points.

Rise Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Cristo Rey at 6:00 p.m. on November 11. Buford Road Christian Academy will be paying especially close attention to Rise Academy's contest: after Rise Academy faces off against Shining Stars Sports Academy, they'll take on Buford Road Christian Academy again at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2026.

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