Basketball Game Preview: Pinecrest Academy Paladins vs. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints

The Pinecrest Academy Paladins will challenge the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy is hoping to do what Cherokee Christian couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Pinecrest Academy's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Pinecrest Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Cherokee Christian, sneaking past 60-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Paladins have posted since January 6, 2024.

Pinecrest Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jake Bohn out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. That's the most points Bohn has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Michael Lynch, who posted seven points in addition to 14 rebounds and three blocks.

Meanwhile, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy came up short against The King's Academy on Thursday and fell 82-75.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Pinecrest Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.

Pinecrest Academy came up short against Johnson Ferry Christian Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 64-59. Can Pinecrest Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.