Basketball Recap: Jakob Massey Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Legacy Athletics

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Hickory Christian Academy on Tuesday. They blew past the Legacy Athletics Stallions 62-38. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Knights as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Jakob Massey

Steals (Career)

12/09/25 @ Legacy Athletics	10
11/21/25 vs Westchester Country Day	5
11/13/25 vs NCSSM: Morganton	5
12/12/24 vs Carolina Day	3
01/24/25 @ Salem Christian School	2

Hickory Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jakob Massey out in front who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten steals. Those ten steals gave Massey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jackson Joyce, who posted 14 points.

Hickory Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Hickory Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Legacy Athletics, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Hickory Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 67-51 defeat against Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy on the 11th. As for Legacy Athletics, they will be home for the holidays to greet Forsyth Home Educators at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.