Lanham Christian picks up ninth straight win at home

By Team Reports Feb 8, 2024, 6:00pm

Recap: Lanham Christian Lions vs. Southern Maryland Christian Academy Mustangs

The Lanham Christian Lions can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They blew past Southern Maryland Christian Academy 81-58. The victory was nothing new for Lanham Christian as they're now sitting on four straight.

Lanham Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamar Payen, who scored 23 points along with five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Woodard, who scored 22 points along with six rebounds and two blocks.

Lanham Christian's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.1 points per game. As for Southern Maryland Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lanham Christian won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Avalon at 4:00 p.m. on February 6th. Lanham Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight matches -- so hopefully Avalon likes a good challenge. As for Southern Maryland Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Independent Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on February 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Maryland (Southern Maryland Christian Academy is ranked 163rd, while Independent Baptist Academy is ranked 147th).