Grace Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 21st straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Appling Christian Academy Eagles at home and fell 65-32. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crusader of the 71-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November.
Grace Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Thad Shuler, who posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Mills, who had nine points.
Appling Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braylen Brooks led the charge by going 6 for 12 en route to 14 points plus five assists and three steals. Those five assists gave Brooks a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Blake Tomlinson, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and five steals.
Grace Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Appling Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grace Christian will host Kings Way Christian School at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Appling Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Byne Christian at 7:00 p.m. Appling Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.8 points per game this season.
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