Basketball Game Preview: Pinecrest Academy Paladins vs. Lanier Christian Academy Lightning

The Pinecrest Academy Paladins will face off against the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

As a matter of fact, Pinecrest Academy put up the most points they have all season on Wednesday. They came out on top against St. John Bosco Academy by a score of 70-61. The Paladins haven't had any issues with St. John Bosco Academy recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Meanwhile, Lanier Christian Academy took their matchup on Tuesday with ease, bagging an 80-50 victory over Fideles Christian. The Lightning have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.

Lanier Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Pinecrest Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mekhi Barber, who shot 67% from the field to rack up 18 points in addition to seven steals and five assists. His big performance that evening made it 14 games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Nolan Roberts was another key player, going 8-for-10 en route to 18 points.

Lanier Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Pinecrest Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Pinecrest Academy and Lanier Christian Academy were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, but Pinecrest Academy came up empty-handed after a 55-54 defeat. Will the Paladins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.