Appling Christian Academy falls short of Philadelphia Christian School in the playoffs

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2024, 2:30pm

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

The Appling Christian Academy Eagles and the Philadelphia Christian School Eagles squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but sadly the Appling Christian Academy Eagles had to settle for second. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 58-57 to the Eagles. Appling Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Philadelphia Christian School apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2017.

Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaden Drake, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 16 rebounds. Drake hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Alex Coursey was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.

Appling Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-14. As for Philadelphia Christian School, their victory bumped their record up to 15-8.

Appling Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Philadelphia Christian School, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 57-52 defeat vs. Bible Baptist Christian on the 16th.

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