Basketball Recap: Lilly Lassiter Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat New Life Academy

Ahoskie Christian's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They strolled past the New Life Academy Bobcats with points to spare, taking the game 32-16. The win continues a trend for Ahoskie Christian in their matchups with New Life Academy: they've now won five in a row.

Lilly Lassiter

Rebounds

11/12/24 vs Victory Christian	15
11/25/24 vs Heritage Christian Academy	12
02/11/25 vs New Life Academy	11
11/09/24 @ Bethel Assembly Christian Academy	10
01/06/25 @ Suffolk Christian Academy	9
+ 18 more games

Ahoskie Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lilly Lassiter out in front who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. Ahoskie Christian is 3-1 when Lassiter posts ten or more rebounds, but 7-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Jones, who posted seven points in addition to seven boards and four steals.

Ahoskie Christian's win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for New Life Academy, their loss was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-15.

Ahoskie Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 45-29 defeat against Suffolk Christian Academy on the 13th. New Life Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.