Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Emree Mattingly and Madison Starr Lead Faith Baptist Christian Academy to Victory

Faith Baptist Christian Academy's and Brunswick Christian Academy's contest on Friday was close at halftime, but Faith Baptist Christian Academy turned on the heat in the second half with 31 points. The Faith Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders were the clear victor by a 50-28 margin over the Brunswick Christian Academy Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 49-28 back in December of 2024.

Leading Faith Baptist Christian Academy to victory were Madison Starr and Emree Mattingly. Starr posted 17 points along with six steals and five boards, while Mattingly put up eight points in addition to ten rebounds and eight steals. That's the most boards Mattingly has posted since back in November of 2023. Sophie Sellars was another key player, putting up seven points along with seven rebounds and five assists.

The win made it two in a row for Faith Baptist Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 8-7. As for Brunswick Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

Faith Baptist Christian Academy will welcome Coastal HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brunswick Christian Academy, they will take on Southside Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southside Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Brunswick Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.