Paxton is a perfect 10-0 against Pensacola Christian Academy since November of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Bobcats will be home for the holidays to greet the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Paxton's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Pensacola Christian Academy has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Paxton is headed into the game having just posted their closest win since December 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against Bethlehem by the margin of a single free throw, 62-61. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bobcats' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Wildcats are ranked 496th).
Ryker Stokes
| 12/16/25 @ Bethlehem | 30 |
| 12/12/25 @ Altha | 17 |
| 12/11/25 vs Freeport | 11 |
| 12/09/25 @ Laurel Hill | 14 |
| 12/05/25 vs Central | 16 |
| + 5 more games |
Paxton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryker Stokes led the charge by going 8-for-17 to rack up 30 points. With that strong performance, Stokes is now averaging an impressive 15.9 points per game. Jacob Lowry was another key player, shooting 75% from the field en route to 14 points.
Meanwhile, Pensacola Christian Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 95-69 to Aletheia Christian Academy.
Paxton's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Pensacola Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Everything came up roses for Paxton against Pensacola Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in November, as the squad secured an 81-37 win. Will the Bobcats repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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