The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning will head out on the road to take on the Pinecrest Academy Paladins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Lanier Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
On Tuesday, Lanier Christian Academy was fully in charge, breezing past Fideles Christian 80-50. With the Lightning ahead 41-17 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Mekhi Barber
| 12/09/25 @ Fideles Christian | 18 |
| 12/06/25 vs New Creation Christian Academy | 17 |
| 12/06/25 vs Glen Iris Baptist | 32 |
| 12/05/25 vs Sugar Hill Christian Academy | 35 |
| 12/04/25 vs Promise Prepatory Academy | 27 |
| + 9 more games |
Lanier Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mekhi Barber, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 18 points along with seven steals and five assists. The game was Barber's 14th in a row with at least 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nolan Roberts, who went 8-for-10 en route to 18 points.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pinecrest Academy). They came out on top against St. John Bosco Academy by a score of 70-61 on Wednesday. The Paladins haven't had any issues with St. John Bosco Academy recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Lanier Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Pinecrest Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Lanier Christian Academy won a contest that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in February of 2023, slipping by Pinecrest Academy 55-54. Do the Lightning have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Paladins turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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