Appling Christian Academy couldn't quite topple Byne Christian on Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 49-point loss they took when the two last played. Everything went the Appling Christian Academy Eagles' way against the Byne Christian Saints as the Appling Christian Academy Eagles made off with a 62-42 victory. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 75-26 win the Saints walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
Appling Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaden Drake led the charge by going 11 for 24 en route to 28 points plus six rebounds and five steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Drake has scored at least a third of Appling Christian Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Xzayvier Anderson, who went 6 for 14 en route to 20 points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Appling Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Byne Christian lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Landon Horne, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Montez Scott, who posted four points in addition to 11 rebounds and five steals.
The victory got Appling Christian Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Byne Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Appling Christian Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Grace Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Appling Christian Academy is facing Grace Christian at the right time seeing as Grace Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Byne Christian, they will play host again on December 3rd to welcome Peoples Baptist Academy, where tip off is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
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