Basketball Recap: Arnold Piles Up the Points Against Hearts Academy

Marlins

Margin (Wins)

12/20/24 @ Wewahitchka	58
01/05/25 vs Hearts Academy	51
12/30/24 vs Alabama Aerospace and Aviation	39
12/28/24 vs Rocky Bayou Christian	29
12/27/24 vs Lighthouse Private Christian Academy	21

Arnold had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 36.8 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Sunday. They blew past the Hearts Academy Panthers, posting a 77-26 victory. The Marlins have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 21 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Chris Noble, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Lawrence, who posted 12 points and seven steals.

Arnold's win bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Hearts Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arnold will head out to square off against Laurel Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hearts Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Hearts Academy Panthers duke it out with the Praise Academy Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.