After two games on the road, Appling Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the CHESS Academy Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Appling Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Byne Christian out 49-47.
Appling Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Annaleigh Carter, who scored 37 points along with five steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Carter has scored at least a third of Appling Christian Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Gray, who scored six points along with 12 rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, CHESS Academy slipped by the Eagles 44-43 on January 8th.
Appling Christian Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-9. As for CHESS Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Appling Christian Academy came up short against the Knights when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 31-24. Will Appling Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
