Byne Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 62-42 to the Appling Christian Academy Eagles. The Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Several Saints players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Landon Horne, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Montez Scott was another key player, earning four points in addition to 11 rebounds and five steals.
Even though they lost, Byne Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Appling Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaden Drake, who went 11 for 24 en route to 28 points plus six rebounds and five steals. Drake's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Xzayvier Anderson, who went 6 for 14 en route to 20 points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Byne Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Appling Christian Academy, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Byne Christian will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Peoples Baptist Academy at 7:30 p.m. on December 3rd. Appling Christian Academy also won't see the court for a while: their next matchup is against Grace Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Appling Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.5 points per game this season.
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