Basketball Recap: First Baptist Christian Academy Piles Up the Points Against Life Christian Academy

Crusaders

Team Score

12/12/24 @ Life Christian Academy	75
12/10/24 vs Global Outreach Charter Academy	55
12/03/24 @ Orangewood Christian	52
11/18/24 @ First Coast Christian	47

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask First Baptist Christian Academy). They claimed a resounding 75-22 victory over the Life Christian Academy Lions. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 27 points or more this season.

Julia (Jay) Rose continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. Rose is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Syrenity Arneaud was another key player, going 5 for 10 on her way to 11 points in addition to eight steals and five assists.

First Baptist Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive games.

First Baptist Christian Academy pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points per game. As for Life Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

First Baptist Christian Academy will venture away from home to face off against Father Lopez at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Life Christian Academy will take on Apopka Christian Academy in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on December 19th.