The Legacy Christian Academy Knights won the last time they faced the Graham Local Falcons, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Legacy Christian Academy enjoyed a cozy 52-37 victory over Graham Local. Given Legacy Christian Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 329th, while Graham Local is ranked 695th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Legacy Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Parker Burke, who scored 14 points along with six assists and five rebounds. Burke is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Thompson, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 16 rebounds.
Legacy Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Graham Local, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Legacy Christian Academy will take on Middletown Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Legacy Christian Academy is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, meaning Middletown Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Graham Local will take on Benjamin Logan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Graham Local is facing Benjamin Logan at the right time seeing as Benjamin Logan is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
