Jefferson Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Oak Grove recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Both will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. Jefferson Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Oak Grove likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Jefferson Christian Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-57 victory over Altamont. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 185th, while the Knights are ranked 393rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Justin Beckham
| 12/12/24 @ Altamont | 27 |
| 11/22/24 @ Tarrant | 25 |
| 12/06/24 vs Appalachian | 23 |
| 11/07/24 @ Holy Family Catholic | 22 |
| 11/12/24 @ Indian Springs | 21 |
It was another big night for Justin Beckham, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 19 boards. Those 27 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of John Lang, who posted eight points along with eight assists and six blocks.
Meanwhile, Oak Grove took a blow against Fairfield on Thursday, falling 80-9. The game marked Oak Grove's lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Jefferson Christian Academy pushed their record up to 12-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.0 points per game. As for Oak Grove, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season.
Jefferson Christian Academy came up short against Oak Grove in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 60-49. Can Jefferson Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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