If Hart 2 Hart Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played First Assembly Christian Academy, they should've done a better job of containing Sean James. The First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles put the hurt on the Hart 2 Hart Academy Warriors with a sharp 63-41 victory on Thursday thanks in part to James, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.3 steals per game.
Another player making a difference was Jausten Rivera, who earned ten points plus five assists and two steals. That's the most assists he has posted since back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Hart 2 Hart Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landon Hart had 17 points plus four steals. Jordan Keen was another key player, posting nine points.
The win was the third in a row for First Assembly Christian Academy, bringing their record for this year to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Hart 2 Hart Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. First Assembly Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Westwood Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. First Assembly Christian Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 195 points over their last three games. As for Hart 2 Hart Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Hope Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on December 3rd.
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