Basketball Game Preview: Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Archers vs. Lancaster Christian Academy Knights

The Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Archers and the Lancaster Christian Academy Knights will compete for holiday cheer on Friday. Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.7 points per game this season.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took down Varsity Opponent 58-44.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nathaniel Morrow out in front who went 8 for 18 on his way to 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. The dominant performance gave Morrow a new career-high in boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Burns, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 14 points and five steals.

Meanwhile, Lancaster Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their 13-game winning streak dating back to last season on Saturday. They came up short against Ezell-Harding Christian, falling 66-45. The game marked the Knights' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for Lancaster Christian Academy, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-1.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy lost to Lancaster Christian Academy on the road by a decisive 59-42 margin in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Can Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.