Basketball Recap: Christian Academy of Knoxville Piles Up the Points Against Harding Academy

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

01/24/25 vs Clayton-Bradley Academy	71
12/10/24 @ Berean Christian	71
01/07/25 @ First Baptist Academy	68
02/18/25 vs Collegedale Academy	60
02/11/25 vs First Baptist Academy	46

Christian Academy of Knoxville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 76-34 victory over the Harding Academy Lions. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Christian Academy of Knoxville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddie Braden, who went 10-for-12 on her way to 23 points. What's more, Braden also posted an 83% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Colie Thompson, who shot 4-for-6 from deep and almost dropped a double-double with 22 points and nine assists.

Christian Academy of Knoxville was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They are 22-2 when they've passed the ball that well.

Harding Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Rose Austin, who posted ten points.

Christian Academy of Knoxville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Harding Academy and nudges their season record down to 20-7.

Christian Academy of Knoxville didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 44-36 loss against Providence Christian Academy on the 28th. Harding Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.