The National Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to square off against King's Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. National Christian Academy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
National Christian Academy pushed their score all the way to 70 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were the victim of a tough 93-70 loss at the hands of Highland. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat National Christian Academy has suffered since November 30, 2023.
Despite their loss, National Christian Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Malachai Sharpe, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. Isaiah Sitton was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five rebounds.
King's Christian Academy suffered their closest loss since December 2, 2023 on Saturday. They fell just short of Hyde by a score of 53-50. King's Christian Academy's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
National Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. King's Christian Academy's record now sits at 4-6.
National Christian Academy came up short against King's Christian Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 83-76. Can National Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
