The King's Academy Knights's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 52-44 victory over Lanier Christian Academy. That's another feather in the cap for The King's Academy, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
The King's Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hailey Landrum, who scored 11 points along with four steals. Landrum has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played. Katherine Lubben was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Lanier Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Adelyn Gough, who scored 11 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Ellie Roberts, who scored 13 points.
The King's Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Lanier Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.
The King's Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against The Grace Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 26th. The Grace Christian Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Fideles Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
