Basketball Recap: First Baptist Academy Piles Up the Points Against River City Believers Academy

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

01/10/25 @ Living Rock Academy	43
12/10/24 vs Gateway Christian	42
12/06/24 @ Waterloo	38
01/02/25 vs Austin Classical	37
12/13/24 vs Allen Academy	37

First Baptist Academy won the last time they faced River City Believers Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The First Baptist Academy Eagles took their contest with ease, bagging a 60-32 victory over the River City Believers Academy Soldiers. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 22 points or more this season.

First Baptist Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Napier out in front who went 9 of 11 on his way to 22 points along with eight boards and three steals. The match was Napier's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Matthew Levine, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists.

First Baptist Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists.they racked up six more assists than River City Believers Academy's almost as impressive total of ten

When it comes to explaining why River City Believers Academy lost, don't look at Lukas Cox. Despite the final result, he went 9 for 22 en route to 20 points and five boards. Cox has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Blake Rankin was another key player, putting up four points.

First Baptist Academy's victory bumped their record up to 16-13. As for River City Believers Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.

First Baptist Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 74-46 win against Austin Classical on the 30th. As for River City Believers Academy, they have also already played their next match, a 60-44 defeat against Legacy Christian Academy on the 30th.