Hernando Christian Academy is 8-2 against Lakeside Christian since December of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions on the road again and play against the Lakeside Christian Lions at 4:30 p.m. on February 1st. Hernando Christian Academy comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 23 points in their last six games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.
Last Friday, Hernando Christian Academy had just enough and edged Central out 23-21. That's two games straight that Hernando Christian Academy has won by exactly two points.
Hernando Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Neaya Richardson, who scored four points along with eight steals and seven rebounds. Richardson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Briauna Richardson, who scored five points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Lakeside Christian beat Sarasota Christian 40-35 on Thursday. The victory was just what Lakeside Christian needed coming off of a 66-20 loss in their prior contest.
Hernando Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Lakeside Christian, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11.
Hernando Christian Academy was taken down by Lakeside Christian 44-14 when the teams last played back in January of 2022. Thankfully for Hernando Christian Academy, Kimberly Guzman (who scored 23 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
