The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 44-40 to the Landmark Christian War Eagles. The Lightning have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Several Lightning players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maple Pittman, who posted five points in addition to five boards and three steals. Julianne Roberts was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.
Charm Husband produced another solid effort going 6-for-13 on her way to 20 points along with five rebounds and three steals for Landmark Christian. Husband is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Katie Kinsinger, who shot 42% from the field to rack up 13 points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Lanier Christian Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Landmark Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Lanier Christian Academy will challenge Social Circle at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Landmark Christian, they will face off against Handley at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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