Basketball Recap: Pierre Deshields' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Franklin Road Christian over Lancaster Christian Academy

Franklin Road Christian was the 69-62 winner over Lancaster Christian Academy when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Franklin Road Christian Minutemen took a hard 70-55 fall against the Lancaster Christian Academy Knights on Saturday.

Franklin Road Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Pierre DeShields, who went 6 of 9 to rack up 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Mason Alcorn, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 12 points and eight rebounds.

Lancaster Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Whitt, who went 7 of 12 en route to 21 points along with six assists and five boards. The matchup was Whitt's 15th in a row with at least 16 points. Anderson Breiner was another key player, going 6 for 11 to rack up 18 points and six assists.

Franklin Road Christian's loss dropped their record down to 21-13. As for Lancaster Christian Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 24-3.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Franklin Road Christian will be playing at home against Christian Community at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Christian Community knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Franklin Road Christian likes a good challenge. As for Lancaster Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Haven Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Haven Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.5 points per game this season.