Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Harding Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a hard 82-64 fall against the Goodpasture Christian Cougars on Saturday. That makes it the first time this season the Lions have let down their home crowd.

Chazaiah Curry
03/01/25 vs Goodpasture Christian | 26 |
02/22/25 vs Trinity Christian Academy | 23 |
02/21/25 @ Evangelical Christian | 9 |
02/18/25 vs Jackson Christian | 9 |
02/11/25 @ First Assembly Christian | 8 |
+ 15 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Harding Academy lost, don't look at Chazaiah Curry. Despite the final result, he went 9-for-16 to rack up 26 points along with eight boards and five steals. That's the most points Curry has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Fred Martin, who shot 83% from the field on his way to 12 points.
Harding Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 24-5. As for Goodpasture Christian, they pushed their record up to 31-2 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road.
Harding Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Goodpasture Christian, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars challenge the LIONS at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Providence Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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