Basketball Game Preview: Peachtree Academy Panthers vs. Faith Christian Academy

The Peachtree Academy Panthers just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face Faith Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Peachtree Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52 points per game this season.

On Thursday, Peachtree Academy was beaten by Lanier Christian Academy 92-36. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Lightning: they've now lost nine in a row.

Despite the defeat, Peachtree Academy had strong showings from Jordi Bello, who posted ten points and five blocks, and Liam Abraham, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 10 points.

Meanwhile, Faith Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch back in December of 2024 as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Providence Classical Christian and fell 59-22. Faith Christian Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-9.

Peachtree Academy will need focus on slowing down David Grubb, one of several Faith Christian Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He had seven points. The team also got some help courtesy of Haven Brannen, who put up six points.

Faith Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Peachtree Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.