After flying high against Real Life Christian Academy last Tuesday, Hernando Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions came up short against the First Academy Eagles on Thursday, falling 50-27. While the Lions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 12-7 in the first quarter.
Neaya Richardson and Briauna Richardson certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Neaya posted eight points and five steals, while Briauna put up eight points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kensington Claus, who had five points along with five boards and three steals.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead First Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Emma Brashear, who went 5 of 12 on her way to 10 points and six assists. Ashlyn Neiford was another key player, going 6 of 13 on her way to 18 points.
Hernando Christian Academy's record is now 1-3. As for First Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
After both having extra time off, Hernando Christian Academy and Real Life Christian Academy will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for First Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 38-24 defeat against Geneva on the 13th.
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