The Fulton Science Academy Mustangs suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They were beaten by Horizon Christian Academy 88-40. Fulton Science Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 56-18.
Loss or not, Fulton Science Academy got some senior leadership from Andre Green, Jr. and Samir Noohani. Green, Jr. scored 20 points, while Noohani. scored 13 points. That was a full 50% of Fulton Science Academy's points, marking the tenth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Horizon Christian Academy was led to victory by Hunter Beenken and Evan Holcombe. Beenken dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds, while Holcombe dropped a double-double on 30 points and 12 rebounds. Beenken is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last nine games he's played. Cooper Johnson was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Fulton Science Academy dropped their record down to 5-8 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Horizon Christian Academy, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fulton Science Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Cristo Rey Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Cristo Rey Atlanta has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 186 points over their last three matchups. As for Horizon Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against St. John Bosco Academy at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (St. John Bosco Academy is ranked 347th, while Horizon Christian Academy is ranked 329th).
