It was a good run, but the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 52-44 to The King's Academy. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lanier Christian Academy in their matchups with The King's Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Lanier Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adelyn Gough, who scored 11 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Ellie Roberts, who scored 13 points.
The King's Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hailey Landrum, who scored 11 points along with four steals. Landrum is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played. Katherine Lubben was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Lanier Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 15-8. As for The King's Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Lanier Christian Academy will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Fideles Christian at 6:30 p.m. The King's Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against The Grace Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 26th. The timing isn't great for The Grace Christian Academy: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while The King's Academy has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
