Dayspring Academy is 10-0 against Metro Christian Academy since December of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Dayspring Academy Shires will be playing in front of their home fans against the Metro Christian Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Tennessee (Dayspring Academy is ranked 416th, while Metro Christian Academy is ranked 436th).
Even though Dayspring Academy has not done well against United Christian Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Dayspring Academy claimed a resounding 77-46 victory over United Christian Academy on the road. With that victory, Dayspring Academy brought their scoring average up to 50.7 points per game.
Dayspring Academy had a senior duo take command as Jordan Jackson almost dropped a double-double on 37 points and nine steals and John-Michael Martin scored 14 points along with 25 assists and 11 steals. Martin is crushing the steal category: he's posted at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Wade Owens was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two blocks.
Meanwhile, Metro Christian Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher last Monday after their fourth straight loss. They were beaten by Foundation Christian Academy 66-34.
Dayspring Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-19. As for Metro Christian Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Dayspring Academy strolled past Metro Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 by a score of 62-44. Does Dayspring Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Metro Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
