Horizon Christian Academy and Lanier Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Horizon Christian Academy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning by a score of 55-52. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Lightning are ranked 137th).
Horizon Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landon Salvador, who posted 13 points. Another player making a difference was Hunter Beenken, who went 5-for-10 on his way to 11 points.
Even though they lost, Horizon Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lanier Christian Academy only racked up six assists.
Lanier Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Barber, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. That's the most points Barber has posted since back in December of 2024. Mekhi Barber was another key player, putting up 18 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals.
Horizon Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 18-8. As for Lanier Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-5.
Horizon Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 78-53 victory against New Creation Christian Academy on the 11th. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 98-73 win against Cherokee Christian on the 14th.
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