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

The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Pinecrest Academy Paladins at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine contests.

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

Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors, sneaking past 60-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Paladins have posted since January 6, 2024.

Pinecrest Academy's win came from a few key players Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jake Bohn, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. That's the most points he 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.

Pinecrest Academy pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.0 points per game. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Pinecrest Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 64-59 victory. Does Johnson Ferry Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pinecrest Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.