Lanier Christian Academy lost against Bethlehem Christian Academy back in January of 2020 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Lightning were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 59-58 to the Knights. The Lightning have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Lanier Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Mekhi Barber, who went 10-for-20 en route to 36 points and six boards. That was a full 62.1% of the Lightning's points, marking the third time in a row Barber has posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavier Barber, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Bethlehem Christian Academy was led to victory by Adian Grady and Malachi Mays. Grady shot 41% from the field on his way to 18 points, while Mays put up 13 points and three steals. Those three steals gave Mays a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carlos Peoples Jr., who earned five points and five boards.
Lanier Christian Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Looking ahead, Lanier Christian Academy will challenge Landmark Christian at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, they have already played their next game, a 61-17 victory against Cristo Rey Atlanta on the 13th.
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