Basketball Recap: Longview Christian Skates Past Athens Christian Preparatory Academy with Ease

Longview Christian

Margin (Wins)

12/05/24 vs Trinity School of Texas	45
12/13/24 vs Athens Christian Preparatory Academy	41
12/05/24 vs Overton	28
12/06/24 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent	23
12/07/24 vs Beckville	-5

Longview Christian meant business on Friday, getting buckets from all over the court against a Storm squad that has allowed just 29.86 points per contest. Longview Christian blew past the Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm 55-14. Longview Christian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 22 points or more this season.

Longview Christian found their leader in sophomore Isabella Smith, who went 7 of 14 on her way to 14 points in addition to seven steals and five boards. Smith has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Madi Newlin, who posted eight points and 11 rebounds.

Longview Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Longview Christian pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29.5 points. As for Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.

Longview Christian will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Greenville Christian at 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025. As for Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 50-28 loss against Trinity Christian Academy on the 17th.