Basketball Game Preview: Genoa Christian Academy vs. Atlantic Christian Cougars

By Team Reports Mar 8, 2025, 2:28am

Basketball Preview: Genoa Christian Academy vs. Atlantic Christian Cougars

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Having just played yesterday, Genoa Christian Academy will jump right back in to play the Atlantic Christian Cougars at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Genoa Christian Academy sitting on three straight wins and Atlantic Christian on ten.

Genoa Christian Academy picked up another tournament win on Friday. They strolled past Columbia County Christian with points to spare, taking the game 64-49.

Evan Allgood

Points (Career)

03/07/25 vs Columbia County Christian26
01/03/25 @ High Street Christian Academy25
12/17/24 vs Granville Christian Academy24
02/14/25 @ Temple Christian16
01/28/25 vs Northside Christian15

Evan Allgood and Jackson Kirura were among the main playmakers for Genoa Christian Academy as the former went 9-for-14 to rack up 26 points in addition to five boards and three steals and the latter dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance gave Allgood a new career-high in points. Laife Pearl was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.

Genoa Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Atlantic Christian made easy work of Kankakee Trinity Academy on Friday and carried off a 71-50 victory. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 21 points or more this season.

Genoa Christian Academy's record is now 16-4. As for Atlantic Christian, their record is now 25-10.

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