Basketball Recap: Lutheran South Academy Comes Up Short

Lutheran South Academy's game on Friday was all tied up 28-28 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 56-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Logos Prep Academy Lions. The Pioneers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 54-50.

Despite the loss, Lutheran South Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Annaliese De La Pena went 9 for 14 on her way to 21 points and six rebounds. That's the most boards De La Pena has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Varanauski, who posted 13 points and six rebounds.

Even though they lost, Lutheran South Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.

Lutheran South Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. As for Logos Prep Academy, they moved to 3-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lutheran South Academy has already played their next contest (against CHSA HomeSchool), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Logos Prep Academy will host Second Baptist at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Second Baptist will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Logos Prep Academy surely won't give up without a fight.