Grace Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Columbia Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Grace Christian Academy Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Columbia Academy Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Grace Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four games.
Grace Christian Academy saw some tournament action on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 59-43 win over East Hickman County. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 133rd, while the Eagles are ranked 287th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ty Gibbs was his usual excellent self, putting up 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Kade Nord, who posted five points.
Columbia Academy fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 49-46 win from a begrudging Bulldogs squad.
Columbia Academy's win came from a few key players Grace Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jeremy Jackson, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Jake Ballard, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 16 points.
Grace Christian Academy now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Columbia Academy, their record now sits at 4-7.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Grace Christian Academy has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.2 boards per game. However, it's not like Columbia Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Grace Christian Academy came up short against Columbia Academy in their previous meeting back in January, falling 52-40. Can Grace Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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