Basketball Recap: Independent Baptist Academy Comes Up Short on the Road Against Gill Grove Baptist

Independent Baptist Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against Gill Grove Baptist on Monday, falling 71-48.

Jacob Rainey

Rebounds

11/17/25 @ Gill Grove Baptist	9
03/07/25 vs Granite Baptist Academy	12
02/28/25 vs Lighthouse Baptist Academy	13
02/28/25 vs Frederick Baptist Academy	8
02/25/25 vs Woodlawn Baptist Academy	11
+ 2 more games

When it comes to explaining why Independent Baptist Academy lost, don't look at Jacob Rainey. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 26 points and nine rebounds. Rainey has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last seven times he's played. Another player making a difference was Sawyer Sisco, who posted six points along with six rebounds and five assists.

Gill Grove Baptist has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Independent Baptist Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Granite Baptist Academy at 5:00 p.m. on December 1. The matchup will give the Kings their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Gill Grove Baptist, they will take on Keystone Christian Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. This will also be Gill Grove Baptist's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.