Basketball Game Preview: Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles vs. The First Academy Royals

The Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles and The First Academy Royals will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. Central Florida Christian Academy has given up an average of 62.4 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Friday. Central Florida Christian Academy fell 63-52 to Edgewater. The contest marked Central Florida Christian Academy's lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Alexander Dipaolo

Points

11/28/25 vs Edgewater	30
11/25/25 vs Lake Howell	16
11/24/25 vs Pine Ridge	23
11/21/25 @ Dr. Phillips	17
11/18/25 vs Evans	15

Central Florida Christian Academy might have lost, but man, Alexander Dipaolo was a machine: he shot 59% from the field en route to 30 points and five rebounds. Dipaolo's morning made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Dylan Cambell was another key player, putting up seven points.

Meanwhile, The First Academy strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They took their game with ease, bagging a 72-41 win over Winter Haven. Fans of the Royals have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

The First Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Central Florida Christian Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Central Florida Christian Academy came up short against The First Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 57-47. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.