Preview: Florence Christian Eagles vs. Pee Dee Academy Eagles
The Florence Christian Eagles and the Pee Dee Academy Eagles will face off at 6:30 p.m. on January 19th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Florence Christian is ranked 133rd, while Pee Dee Academy is ranked 142nd).
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Florence Christian beat Carolina Academy 30-24. The victory was just what Florence Christian needed coming off of a 42-12 loss in their prior contest.
Florence Christian found their leader in underclassman Emerson Poston, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 16 rebounds.
Pee Dee Academy suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Saturday. Their rough 49-24 defeat to Palmetto Christian Academy might stick with them for a while. Pee Dee Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Florence Christian has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Pee Dee Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Florence Christian lost to Pee Dee Academy at home by a decisive 35-18 margin in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Can Florence Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
