Pinewood Christian lost against First Preparatory Christian Academy two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Patriots took a blow against the Highlanders, falling 84-48. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 294th, while the Highlanders are ranked 69th).
When it comes to explaining why Pinewood Christian lost, don't look at Banks Hearn. Despite the final result, he posted 23 points. That was a full 47.9% of the Patriots' points, marking the seventh time in a row Hearn has put up more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Jordan Kinlaw, who scored eight points.
First Preparatory Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brandon Betton out in front who went 10-for-19 on his way to 27 points and five steals. Those 27 points gave Betton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Robert McCloud, who almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine boards.
Pinewood Christian now has a losing record of 3-4. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, their victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Looking ahead, Pinewood Christian will be home for the holidays to greet Citizens Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, they will take on Bluffton in a tournament on Thursday.
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