The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning's's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They rang in the new year with a 50-37 win over Westminster Christian Academy. For Lanier Christian Academy, this counts as revenge for the 62-21 defeat Westminster Christian Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2023.
Lanier Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ellie Roberts, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Adelyn Gough, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds.
Lanier Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Westminster Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lanier Christian Academy will take on Peachtree Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Peachtree Academy and Lanier Christian Academy are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads. As for Westminster Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Bethlehem Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bethlehem Christian Academy is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
