Lanier Christian Academy won the last time they faced Fideles Christian and things went their way on Friday too. The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning enjoyed a cozy 64-49 win over the Fideles Christian Rangers. The Lightning pushed the score to 57-32 by the end of the third, a deficit the Rangers cut but never quite recovered from.
Lanier Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mekhi Barber led the charge by going 10 for 20 en route to 28 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Barber is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Miles Tracy, who posted 12 points along with seven boards and five steals.
Lanier Christian Academy 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 five consecutive matchups.
Fideles 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 Hudson Blackstock, who had seven points in addition to 11 rebounds and five assists. Caleb Watson was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
Lightning
| 01/17/25 @ Fideles Christian | 64-49 |
| 01/09/25 @ Peachtree Academy | 92-36 |
| 01/07/25 @ Horizon Christian Academy | 67-62 |
| 12/03/24 @ Killian Hill Christian | 78-15 |
Lanier Christian Academy pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Fideles Christian, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-13.
When Lanier Christian Academy and Fideles Christian next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Lanier Christian Academy will try to stop Lakeview Academy's three-game winning streak when the meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Lanier Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 78.3 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Fideles Christian will take on Tallulah Falls and their three-game winning streak at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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