Basketball Preview: Byne Christian Saints vs. Appling Christian Academy Eagles
Byne Christian is 9-1 against Appling Christian Academy since November of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Byne Christian Saints will square off against the Appling Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Byne Christian is looking for their season's first win.
Last Tuesday, Byne Christian came up short against Peoples Baptist Academy and fell 55-45.
Byne Christian might have lost, but man, Andrew Battaglia was a machine: he dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. Battaglia is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Montez Scott was another key player, scoring three points along with 17 rebounds and three blocks.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Appling Christian Academy against Grace Christian on Tuesday as the squad secured a 65-32 victory. That looming 65-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Appling Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braylen Brooks, who went 6 for 12 en route to 14 points plus five assists and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Brooks a new career-high in threes (two). Another player making a difference was Blake Tomlinson, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and five steals.
Appling Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games dating back to last season.
Byne Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Appling Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Byne Christian has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 41.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Appling Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.4. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Byne Christian suffered a grim 62-42 defeat to Appling Christian Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can Byne Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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