Basketball Recap: Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Skates Past Timberlake Christian with Ease

Ospreys

Margin (Wins)

01/17/25 vs Roanoke Valley Christian	41
11/14/24 @ Chatham Hall	39
12/17/24 @ Roanoke Valley Christian	37
12/19/24 @ Temple Christian	35
01/14/25 vs Temple Christian	35

A well-balanced attack led Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy over Timberlake Christian in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys blew the Timberlake Christian Tornadoes out of the water with a 54-20 final score. The Ospreys have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 26 points or more this season.

Adah Tuckwiller went supernova for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, going 6 for 9 en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. That's the most points Tuckwiller has posted since back in February of 2024. Jordan White was another key player, putting up six points in addition to ten boards and five steals.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 12 consecutive games.

Jayden Oliver and Kira Black certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Oliver posted five points, while Black had.

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points per game. As for Timberlake Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-5.

Coincidentally, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy and Timberlake Christian will both be playing Westover Christian Academy the next time they take the court. Timberlake Christian will head out to face Westover Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.