Basketball Recap: Marcus Jackson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Word of God Christian Academy National over Combine Academy National

On Monday, the Word of God Christian Academy National Holy Rams came up short against the Combine Academy National Goats and fell 74-63. While losing is never fun, the Holy Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Goats are ranked second).

Word of God Christian Academy National's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcus Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds. Jackson is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Brandon BJ Solomon Jr was another key player, going 9 for 12 on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds.

Word of God Christian Academy National has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season. As for Combine Academy National, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Word of God Christian Academy National will welcome Parris Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Combine Academy National, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lincoln Charter at 4:00 p.m. on January 11, 2025.