The Gaylesville Trojans were the 41-34 winner over the Jacksonville Christian Academy Thunder when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Gaylesville fell just short of Jacksonville Christian Academy by a score of 33-30. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Gaylesville has suffered against Jacksonville Christian Academy since February 1, 2018.
Jacksonville Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addy Lee, who scored eight points along with 13 rebounds and five steals. Lee has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Abigaila McNeal, who scored three points along with 13 rebounds and two steals.
Gaylesville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Jacksonville Christian Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gaylesville on the road again on Friday and play against Coosa Christian at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. As for Jacksonville Christian Academy, they will take on Valley Head at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Head is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
