Basketball Recap: Katelyn Jarrett's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Appling Christian Academy over Faith Baptist Christian Academy

Appling Christian Academy managed to keep up with Faith Baptist Christian Academy until halftime on Tuesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Appling Christian Academy Eagles lost 46-26 to the Faith Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Crusaders recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Appling Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Katelyn Jarrett, who posted six points. What's more, Jarrett also racked up four rebounds, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Annaleigh Carter was another key player, putting up 12 points and four steals.

Faith Baptist Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Aimee Massey out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards. Massey has become a key player for Faith Baptist Christian Academy: the team is 8-3 when she posts at least ten rebounds, but 4-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Madison Starr, who went 6 for 12 on her way to 14 points and four steals.

Appling Christian Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-9. As for Faith Baptist Christian Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-8.

Appling Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Faith Baptist Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wayne Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wayne Christian Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.