Lanier Christian Academy saw some tournament action on Thursday. They snuck past the Promise Prepatory Academy Knights with a 77-71 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lightning.
Mekhi Barber
| 12/04/25 vs Promise Prepatory Academy | 27 |
| 12/02/25 vs St. John Bosco Academy | 25 |
| 12/01/25 vs Lakeview Academy | 39 |
| 11/22/25 vs White County | 32 |
| 11/18/25 @ Cherokee Bluff | 26 |
| + 5 more games |
Lanier Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mekhi Barber, who posted 27 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Barber's afternoon made it ten games in a row in which he has scored at least 25 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavier Barber, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 17 points and six steals.
Lanier Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They are 4-1 when they've passed the ball that well.
Lanier Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Promise Prepatory Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Coming up, Lanier Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Sugar Hill Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Promise Prepatory Academy, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll square off against Trinity Prep at 3:30 a.m. on Friday. The Knights will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.25 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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