Preview: Byne Christian Saints vs. Appling Christian Academy Eagles
Byne Christian is 8-2 against Appling Christian Academy since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Byne Christian Saints will be playing at home against the Appling Christian Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Byne Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matchups.
In what's become a running theme this season, Byne Christian gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Peoples Baptist Academy 78-43 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Byne Christian has posted since December 11, 2023.
Meanwhile, Appling Christian Academy strolled past Crossroads Christian Academy with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 64-50. Appling Christian Academy pushed the score to 55-34 by the end of the third, a deficit Crossroads Christian Academy cut but never quite recovered from.
Appling Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Jaden Drake, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. Drake hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for ten straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Leland Sharpe, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Byne Christian pushed their record up to 10-10 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.3 points per game. As for Appling Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Everything came up roses for Byne Christian against Appling Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2023 as the team secured a 88-48 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Drake, who scored 27 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Byne Christian still be able to contain him? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
