Basketball Game Preview: First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders vs. Citizens Christian Academy Patriots

The First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders will take on the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Tuesday, First Preparatory Christian Academy was fully in charge, breezing past Robert Toombs Christian Academy 78-36. The Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 33 points or more this season.

First Preparatory Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Brandon Betton, who went 7 of 17 on his way to 21 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Betton a new career-high in blocks (two). Another player making a difference was Jaiden Thomas, who posted 18 points in addition to six boards and three steals.

First Preparatory Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Citizens Christian Academy entered their tilt with Robert Toombs Christian Academy on Thursday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 58-49 win over the Crusaders.

Citizens Christian Academy pushed their record up to 13-7 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.4 points per game. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.

First Preparatory Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 78-47 loss at the hands of Citizens Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2019. Will First Preparatory Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.