The Arborbrook Christian Academy Falcons will square off against the Providence Classical Paladins at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 73-41, which was the final score in Arborbrook Christian Academy's tilt against Grace Academy back in December of 2024. The Falcons haven't had much luck with the Lions recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Arborbrook Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ezra Briles posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Still, who earned four points.
Meanwhile, Providence Classical entered their match against Socrates Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Providence Classical came up short against Socrates Academy, falling 76-54. The Paladins have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Arborbrook Christian Academy will have to keep a close watch on Grafton Eiff and Malachi Thompson, a pair of players who had a big impact on Providence Classical's prior game. Eiff went 8 for 11 on his way to 26 points along with eight assists and three steals, while Thompson went 11 of 15 en route to 23 points along with five rebounds and three blocks. The contest was Thompson's third in a row with at least ten points.
Providence Classical's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-7. As for Arborbrook Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
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