Preview: Sandhills Classical Christian Lions vs. Antioch Christian Academy Gators
Sandhills Classical Christian has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Thursday. They will square off against the Antioch Christian Academy Gators at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, everything came up roses for Sandhills Classical Christian at home against Liberty Christian Academy as the squad secured a 46-18 victory.
Even though Antioch Christian Academy has not done well against Liberty Christian Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Antioch Christian Academy blew past Liberty Christian Academy, posting a 45-16 win on the road. Given Antioch Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 207th, while Liberty Christian Academy is ranked 547th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Daelen Jarry, who scored 22 points along with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. The game was his third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Phillips, who scored 8 points along with 5 rebounds and 5 steals.
The losses dropped Sandhills Classical Christian to 1-1 and Liberty Christian Academy to 0-2.
