Saints
| 01/31/25 @ Pinecrest Academy | 61-54 |
| 01/27/25 @ Cornerstone Prep Academy | 101-89 |
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy lost to Pinecrest Academy back in January, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints walked away with a 61-54 win over the Pinecrest Academy Paladins. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Saints.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trent Witte led the charge by going 5 of 12 en route to 19 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Witte continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Henderson, who posted 12 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Pinecrest Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Michael Lynch, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine boards, and Joe Frain, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds. Johnny Lynch was another key player, putting up nine points.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's record now sits at 14-8. As for Pinecrest Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-5.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pinecrest Academy, they will be playing at home against Cherokee Christian at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cherokee Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Pinecrest Academy likes a good challenge.
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