Basketball Recap: Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 5:35am

Basketball Recap: Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm vs. Cross Roads Bobcats

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Athens Christian Preparatory Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Cross Roads Bobcats, falling 55-29. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Storm of the 75-43 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2016.

Despite the loss, Athens Christian Preparatory Academy still got an impressive performance from Nick Runte, who went 7 for 13 en route to 17 points plus four steals. Runte is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Lance Compton, who earned six points along with two steals.

Athens Christian Preparatory Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Cross Roads, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Christian Preparatory Academy will face off against Mercy Prep Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Runte and Bradley Lewis. As for Cross Roads, they will take on Kerens at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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