The First Assembly Christian Crusaders waltzed into their match on Saturday with 13 straight wins but they left with 14. They pulled ahead with a 53-52 photo finish over Columbia Academy. Given First Assembly Christian's advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while Columbia Academy is ranked 27th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Columbia Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Griffin Cooper, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Gabe Davenport was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Columbia Academy struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
First Assembly Christian's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-3. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.6 points per game. As for Columbia Academy, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 26-6.
First Assembly Christian will head out on the road to take on Silverdale Academy on Friday. Silverdale Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something First Assembly Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Columbia Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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