Basketball Recap: Tanner Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 13, 2025, 2:11am

Basketball Recap: Tanner Rattlers vs. Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. Watch Full Replay

If Tanner was feeling good fresh off their 76-53 takedown of Lexington on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The contest between the Rattlers and the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles didn't end well, with the Rattlers falling 76-57. The Rattlers haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

Kaden Freeman

Three Point Percentage

12/12/25 @ Decatur Heritage Christian Academy67%
12/09/25 vs Lexington67%
12/05/25 @ West Morgan50%
12/04/25 @ Lauderdale County50%

Despite the loss, Tanner still got an impressive performance from Kaden Freeman, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 16 points. Freeman is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Jay Thatch was another key player, going 5-for-7 en route to 10 points and seven rebounds.

Tanner now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.

Tanner and Lindsay Lane Christian Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Wilson at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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