Basketball Recap: Jaiden Thomas Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Citizens Christian Academy

Highlanders

Margin (Wins)

12/02/24 vs Pinewood Christian	59
12/20/24 vs Piedmont Academy	59
01/28/25 vs Robert Toombs Christian Academy	42
01/10/25 vs Savannah Classical Academy	40
12/16/24 @ Pinewood Christian	33
01/31/25 vs Citizens Christian Academy	22

A well-balanced attack led First Preparatory Christian Academy over Citizens Christian Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. The First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders were the clear victor by an 87-65 margin over the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots. The Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 22 points or more this season.

First Preparatory Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaiden Thomas led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 26 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Brown, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds.

First Preparatory Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

The win made it two in a row for First Preparatory Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 10-3. As for Citizens Christian Academy, they moved to 13-8 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.

First Preparatory Christian Academy has already played their next matchup, an 85-50 victory against Memorial Day on the 1st. As for Citizens Christian Academy, they will take on Robert Toombs Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Citizens Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 games.