Basketball Recap: Barnes Academy Drops Season-High Score on Temple Christian Academy

Vikings

Team Score (Highest)

11/11/25 @ Temple Christian Academy	78
11/10/25 @ White Creek Christian Academy	67
11/01/25 @ White Creek Christian Academy	48
10/30/25 vs Friendship Christian	45

Barnes Academy hadn't done well against Temple Christian Academy recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Vikings strolled past the Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 78-63. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

When it comes to explaining why Temple Christian Academy lost, don't look at Carter Hall. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 32 points and 18 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Casey Merritt, who shot 53% from the field to rack up 21 points and five boards.

The win got Barnes Academy back to even at 2-2.

Barnes Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Our Lady of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. on December 2. As for Temple Christian Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, an 89-51 victory against Varsity Opponent on the 14th.