Basketball Recap: Aletheia Christian Academy Gets the Win

By Team Reports Dec 6, 2024, 8:41am

Basketball Recap: Aletheia Christian Academy Lions vs. Lighthouse Baptist Academy Ambassadors

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Aletheia Christian Academy hadn't done well against Lighthouse Baptist Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Aletheia Christian Academy Lions pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Lighthouse Baptist Academy Ambassadors. While the Lions didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Aletheia Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Kendrick Williamson, who went 9 for 16 en route to 27 points plus six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Williamson has scored all season. Daniel Bailey was another key player, earning six points plus 15 rebounds and two blocks.

The win (which was Aletheia Christian Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 5-2. As for Lighthouse Baptist Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Aletheia Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against South Baldwin Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Aletheia Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.6 points per game this season. As for Lighthouse Baptist Academy, they will square off against Full Life Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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