Basketball Game Preview: Appling Christian Academy Eagles vs. Philadelphia Christian School Eagles

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 6:00am

Preview: Appling Christian Academy Eagles vs. Philadelphia Christian School Eagles

The Appling Christian Academy Eagles will take on the Philadelphia Christian School Eagles at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Appling Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.

Appling Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Crossroads Christian Academy 76-51. The win was just what Appling Christian Academy needed coming off of a 68-28 loss in their prior contest.

It was another big night for Jaden Drake, who scored 27 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Coursey, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 15 rebounds.

Philadelphia Christian School has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a 56-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Varsity Opponent on Friday.

Appling Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-13. As for Philadelphia Christian School, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.

Appling Christian Academy took their win against Philadelphia Christian School in their previous meeting back in November of 2017 by a conclusive 57-37. In that game, Appling Christian Academy amassed a halftime lead of 40-11, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.

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