Basketball Game Preview: First Academy Lions vs. Faith Christian Academy Eagles

The First Academy Lions will square off against the Faith Christian Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Faith Christian Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on First Academy, who comes in off a win.

First Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They snuck past CHESS Academy with a 48-44 victory.

Meanwhile, Faith Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by Augusta E 79-43.

First Academy will have to contain Riley Anderson as he made an impact in Faith Christian Academy's last game. He posted 21 points. Hagen Williams was another key player, putting up nine points.

Faith Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for First Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

First Academy was taken down by Faith Christian Academy 71-34 when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.