The Grace Academy Lions will venture away from home to challenge the South Charlotte Thunder at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Grace Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 71.9 points per game this season.
Last Thursday, Grace Academy beat Walnut Grove Christian 81-73.
Grace Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carson Payne out in front who posted 23 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Borans, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 19 boards.
Meanwhile, South Charlotte didn't have too much trouble with Forsyth Home Educators on Friday as they won 74-56. That 18 point margin sets a new team best for the Thunder this season.
South Charlotte's win bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Grace Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 16-4.
Grace Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against South Charlotte when the teams last played back in November of 2024, sneaking past 50-48. The rematch might be a little tougher for Grace Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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