It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the First Assembly Christian Lions ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-50 victory over Victory Christian Academy. The score was all tied up 23-23 at the break, but First Assembly Christian was the better team in the second half.
When it comes to explaining why Victory Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Wyatt Bowman. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points. Colton Sealy was another key contributor, scoring 7 points.
First Assembly Christian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Victory Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. First Assembly Christian will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Brooklane Baptist at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2024. As for Victory Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Adullam House Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m.
