First Christian is 7-2 against Corinth Christian Academy since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The First Christian Lions will be staying on the road to face off against the Corinth Christian Academy Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on January 25th.
First Christian lost a heartbreaker when they last took the court, but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Saturday was a bit more commanding. They took a serious blow against Lake Wales, falling 60-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat First Christian has suffered since November 30, 2023.
Meanwhile, Corinth Christian Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 64-24 win over Gainesville Christian Community. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Corinth Christian Academy has posted yet this season.
Corinth Christian Academy can attribute much of their success to Hunter Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Alden Hughes, who scored 19 points along with five rebounds and five steals. Hughes is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Fowler, who scored six points along with five steals.
First Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Corinth Christian Academy, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-9.
First Christian skirted past Corinth Christian Academy 61-58 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Hughes, who scored 16 points along with five steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will First Christian still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.
