Basketball Recap: St. John Lutheran Piles Up the Points Against Gainesville Christian Community

Saints

Team Score (Highest)

12/02/25 vs Gainesville Christian Community	73
11/22/25 vs Aucilla Christian	54
12/01/25 vs Redeemer Christian	41
11/20/25 @ First Academy	26
11/25/25 vs Mount Dora Christian Academy	19

A well-balanced attack led St. John Lutheran over Gainesville Christian Community in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Saints blew the Warriors out of the water with a 73-30 final score. The Saints' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

St. John Lutheran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Thomas Littell led the charge by going 10-for-13 to rack up 24 points and six assists. Braylon Dickerson was another key player, shooting 57% from the field en route to 18 points and five steals.

They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: St. John Lutheran was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gainesville Christian Community only racked up six.

Despite the defeat, Gainesville Christian Community saw an underclassman step up: freshman KAM O'NEAL posted seven points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Another player making a difference was LANDRY STOUT, who earned seven points.

St. John Lutheran's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Gainesville Christian Community, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. St. John Lutheran will square off against HEART HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gainesville Christian Community, they will challenge Open Bible Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gainesville Christian Community will be up against Open Bible Christian's rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.4 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.