Lakeview Academy proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 35) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Elite Scholars Academy Royal Knights, sneaking past 62-60. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since December 19, 2024.
Despite the loss, Elite Scholars Academy still got an impressive performance from Xavier Charles-Jones, who went 8-for-14 en route to 20 points and five boards. Asa Mitchell was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Lions
| 11/24/25 vs Elite Scholars Academy | 62-60 |
| 11/20/25 vs Monsignor Donovan Catholic | 86-51 |
| 11/18/25 @ Riverside Military Academy | 77-34 |
The win was the third in a row for Lakeview Academy, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 75.0 points this season. As for Elite Scholars Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Looking ahead, Lakeview Academy will face off against Lanier Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Lightning have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Elite Scholars Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 56-44 win against Stephens County on the 25th.
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