Basketball Recap: Mercy Prep Academy Extends Home Winning Streak to Three

Mercy Prep Academy won the last time they faced Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, and Jaden Mallard did his part to make sure it happened again. The Mercy Prep Academy Royals blew past the Athens Christian Preparatory Academy Storm, posting a 61-26 win thanks in part to Mallard, who posted 16 points in addition to six boards and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played.

The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Baker, who put up seven points and four steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in February.

When it comes to explaining why Athens Christian Preparatory Academy lost on Tuesday, don't look at Nick Runte. Despite the final result, he had 14 points and four steals. That was a full 53.8% of Athens Christian Preparatory Academy's points, marking the third time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points.

Mercy Prep Academy pushed their record up to 9-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy Prep Academy will face off against Varsity Opponent at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, they will square off against Longview Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Athens Christian Preparatory Academy is facing Longview Christian at the right time seeing as Longview Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.