Basketball Recap: Lanier Christian Academy Comes Up Short + How To Watch

The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning ended up a good deal behind the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles on Saturday and lost 87-73. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Friday (60), the Lightning still had to take the loss.

Mekhi Barber

Points

11/08/25 vs Rabun Gap-Nacoochee	32
11/07/25 @ White Creek Christian Academy	26
02/22/25 vs Creekside Christian Academy	33

When it comes to explaining why Lanier Christian Academy lost, don't look at Mekhi Barber. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field on his way to 32 points along with four steals and three blocks. Barber's afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 26 points. Another player making a difference was Jake Batusic, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten boards.

Lanier Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Looking ahead, Lanier Christian Academy will venture away from home to face off against Bethlehem Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, they will welcome Athens Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.