Basketball Recap: First Assembly Christian Academy Skates Past Corinth Christian Academy with Ease

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

01/10/25 vs Corinth Christian Academy	32
01/07/25 @ Ocala Christian	11
01/09/25 @ Seven Rivers Christian	7
12/28/24 vs Suwannee	-25
12/29/24 vs Trenton	-42

First Assembly Christian Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Corinth Christian Academy Warriors 70-38. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 22 points or more this season.

First Assembly Christian Academy was led to victory by Sean James and Jausten Rivera. James dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Rivera went 6 of 15 on his way to 14 points along with six assists and four steals. Rivera has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last ten times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Smith, who went 5 of 6 en route to 10 points.

First Assembly Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive games.

Corinth Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alden Hughes, who posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Cason Amerson, who had seven points along with six rebounds and three blocks.

First Assembly Christian Academy's record now sits at 13-5. As for Corinth Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

First Assembly Christian Academy will head out to face off against Open Bible Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. First Assembly Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Corinth Christian Academy, they will host CHESS Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.