Basketball Recap: Grace Christian Academy Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Ty Gibbs and Ford Deshazo

Grace Christian Academy lost against University School of Nashville back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Grace Christian Academy Lions fell 66-55 to the University School of Nashville Tigers. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ford Deshazo

Rebounds

02/04/25 @ University School of Nashville	10
01/31/25 @ The Webb School	8
01/28/25 vs Columbia Academy	2
01/24/25 vs Battle Ground Academy	8
01/21/25 @ Franklin Road Academy	3
+ 13 more games

Grace Christian Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Ford Deshazo, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds, and Ty Gibbs, who went 11 for 18 en route to 24 points. That's the most boards Deshazo has posted since back in December of 2024.

Grace Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for University School of Nashville, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season.

Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lions face off against the Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Grace Christian Academy is facing Middle Tennessee Christian at the right time seeing as Middle Tennessee Christian is stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for University School of Nashville, they are taking a road trip to square off against Franklin Road Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.