The Promise Prepatory Academy Warriors lost a heartbreaker when they last took the court, but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They were outmatched by Horizon Christian Academy on the road and fell 79-32. Promise Prepatory Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-15.
Horizon Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hunter Beenken out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. Beenken is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Johnson, who scored 14 points.
Promise Prepatory Academy are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 29.7 points per game. As for Horizon Christian Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-10.
Promise Prepatory Academy will look to defend their home court on Friday against Dogwood Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. Dogwood Christian Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Horizon Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Fulton Science Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fulton Science Academy is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
