Basketball Recap: Make It Ten in a Row for Lighthouse Christian

Lions

Previous Games

01/24/25 vs Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy	67-24
01/17/25 @ Varsity Opponent	59-45
01/16/25 vs Knowledge Academies	47-42
01/14/25 vs Highland Rim Academy	82-56
01/09/25 vs Clarksville Christian	68-45
+ 5 more games

Lighthouse Christian had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.3 points) and they went ahead and made it ten on Friday. They claimed a resounding 67-24 win over the Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Archers. That looming 67-24 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.

Leading Lighthouse Christian to victory were Lucas Haymer and Kolby Matthews. Haymer dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Matthews went 7 for 17 on his way to 15 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Haymer is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jalylle Batey-Roberts, who posted 13 points.

Lighthouse Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Lighthouse Christian's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.6 points per game. As for Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.

Lighthouse Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 60-52 loss against Franklin Christian Academy on the 30th. As for Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 61-51 win against Varsity Opponent on the 27th.