Preview: Foundation Christian Academy Panthers vs. Florida College Academy Falcons
After two games on the road, Foundation Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Florida College Academy Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, Foundation Christian Academy lost to Cambridge Christian on the road by a decisive 62-47 margin. Foundation Christian Academy has struggled against Cambridge Christian recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Foundation Christian Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Micah Sanders, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds, and Caleb Hagan who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and four blocks. That was a full 36.2% of Foundation Christian Academy's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Correy Stevenson, who scored eight points.
Meanwhile, after a string of nine wins dating back to last season, Florida College Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They were dealt a 77-44 loss at the hands of Excel Christian Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Florida College Academy has scored all season.
Foundation Christian Academy has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Florida College Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-1.
Foundation Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Florida College Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, sneaking past 57-54. Does Foundation Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Florida College Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
