There's no place like home for the First Academy Eagles, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They managed a 54-50 victory over Seven Rivers Christian on Monday. This was payback for First Academy, who suffered a 73-60 defeat the last time these two teams met.
First Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Amari Smith, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Bryce Norflee was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Seven Rivers Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Richard Kilias, who scored 23 points along with nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Kuntz, who scored 13 points along with three steals.
First Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-9 record this season. As for Seven Rivers Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.
First Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Hampden DuBose Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Hampden DuBose Academy is ranked 735th, while First Academy is ranked 741st). Seven Rivers Christian won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Lakeside Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Averaging 73.4 so far this season, Lakeside Christian's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Seven Rivers Christian better be ready for a challenge.
