Basketball Recap: Lanier Christian Academy Beats Glen Iris Baptist for Their Fourth Straight Win

Mekhi Barber

Points

12/06/25 vs Glen Iris Baptist	32
12/05/25 vs Sugar Hill Christian Academy	35
12/04/25 vs Promise Prepatory Academy	27
12/02/25 vs St. John Bosco Academy	25
12/01/25 vs Lakeview Academy	39
+ 7 more games

Lanier Christian Academy had won three straight games and Mekhi Barber did his part to make it four on Saturday. The Lightning were the clear victors by a 74-54 margin over the Glen Iris Baptist Swordsmen thanks in part to Barber, who shot 61% from the field to rack up 32 points and six rebounds. The matchup was his 12th in a row with at least 25 points.

Xavier Barber was another key player, going 6-for-12 en route to 13 points in addition to eight steals and six assists. He has become a key player for Lanier Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least five steals, but 1-5 otherwise.

Lanier Christian Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Glen Iris Baptist, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.

Lanier Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 77-41 win against New Creation Christian Academy on the 6th. Glen Iris Baptist and East Central HomeSchool will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th.