Basketball Recap: Horizon Christian Academy Snags 13th Win in Last 14 Games

Nyla Black

Steals

02/07/25 @ Lanier Christian Academy	11
02/01/25 vs Fideles Christian	6
01/27/25 vs St. John Bosco Academy	6
01/24/25 @ Lanier Christian Academy	4
01/18/25 vs Franklin Road Christian	4
+ 15 more games

Horizon Christian Academy had won two straight road games and Nyla Black did her part to make it three on Friday. The Horizon Christian Academy Warriors were the clear victor by a 58-38 margin over the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning thanks in part to Black, who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 11 steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 20 games she's played.

Several Lightning players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Adelyn Gough, who posted ten points. Ellie Roberts was another key player, putting up 14 points.

Horizon Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points over those games. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 13-14.

Horizon Christian Academy and Lanier Christian Academy are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Horizon Christian Academy will take on Harvester Christian Academy on Friday. Horizon Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Harvester Christian Academy likes a good challenge. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they will face off against Creekside Christian Academy on Friday. Creekside Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Lanier Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.