Basketball Game Preview: Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm vs. Poetry Community Christian Pioneer

Athens Christian Preparatory Academy is 0-5 against Poetry Community Christian since November of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm will be playing in front of their home fans against the Poetry Community Christian Pioneer at 6:00 p.m. Athens Christian Preparatory Academy's defense has only allowed 28.8 points per game this season, so Poetry Community Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Last Tuesday, Athens Christian Preparatory Academy had just enough and edged Trinity School of Texas out 31-29. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Storm.

Athens Christian Preparatory Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kiley Normandin, who posted ten points in addition to six boards and four blocks. Normandin is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least four every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Ervin, who had nine points and three steals.

Meanwhile, Poetry Community Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch back in December of 2024 as the team picked up their 21st straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 72-8 loss at the hands of Fort Stockton. While losing is never fun, the Pioneer can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1510th, while the Panthers are ranked 716th).

Athens Christian Preparatory Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Poetry Community Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.

Athens Christian Preparatory Academy might still be hurting after the 42-19 loss they got from Poetry Community Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2022. Will Athens Christian Preparatory Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.