Basketball Recap: Make It Eight in a Row for First Assembly Christian Academy

Eagles

Previous Games

12/09/24 vs Hope Christian Academy	76-45
12/06/24 @ Redeemer Christian	56-50
12/03/24 @ Cedar Key	65-64
12/02/24 vs Gainesville Christian Community	77-16
11/22/24 vs Westwood Christian	60-23
+ 3 more games

First Assembly Christian Academy had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 29.4 points) and they went ahead and made it eight on Monday. They breezed by the Hope Christian Academy Lions to the tune of 76-45. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 22 points or more this season.

First Assembly Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sean James out in front who went 7 for 10 on his way to 16 points, to go along with seven rebounds and three steals. James has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Burke, who went 5 of 7 en route to 15 points.

Despite the loss, Hope Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Zenik Patrick went 7 of 11 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Patrick has scored all season. Aiden Wilson was another key player, putting up seven points and three steals.

First Assembly Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.4 points per game. As for Hope Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

First Assembly Christian Academy will face off against Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hope Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Corinth Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.