Basketball Recap: Peoples Baptist Academy Knights vs. Appling Christian Academy Eagles
The Peoples Baptist Academy Knights scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They breezed by Appling Christian Academy at home to the tune of 63-36. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Peoples Baptist Academy has managed all season.
Despite the loss, Appling Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Jaden Drake dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Drake has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 12 times he's played. Alex Coursey was another key contributor, scoring three points along with seven assists and seven rebounds.
Peoples Baptist Academy's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10. As for Appling Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peoples Baptist Academy will face off against the Warrior at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Appling Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on February 2nd. Heritage Christian Academy has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 1.
