Christian Academy and Florence Christian are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2015, but not for long. The Christian Academy Saints will head out on the road to challenge the Florence Christian Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Christian Academy will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Christian Academy can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They blew past Carolina Academy 36-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Christian Academy has posted since December 28, 2023.
Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Claire Owens out in front who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Owens has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Carly Belle Jackson, who scored 11 points along with six steals.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Florence Christian beat Williamsburg Academy 22-16 on Tuesday.
Florence Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Leah Lambert, who scored seven points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Lambert's trending in the right direction, as she's improved his point production for three games straight. Emerson Poston was another key contributor, scoring four points along with nine rebounds and five steals.
Christian Academy pushed their record up to 17-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Florence Christian, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Christian Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Florence Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 25.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Christian Academy against Florence Christian when the teams last played two weeks ago as the squad secured a 42-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
