Basketball Recap: Grace Baptist Academy Takes a Loss

Golden Eagles

Team Score

01/03/25 vs Silverdale Academy	34
11/30/24 vs Maryville Christian	28
12/27/24 @ Christian Heritage	18
12/03/24 @ Copper Basin	6

Grace Baptist Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a blow against the Silverdale Academy Seahawks, falling 71-34. If the Golden Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 51-15 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Silverdale Academy found their leader in sophomore Kinsley Owen, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 assists. Owen is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Braylee Raby was another key player, going 6 for 9 on her way to 14 points and three steals.

Grace Baptist Academy is on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4. As for Silverdale Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 10-8.

Grace Baptist Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Collegedale Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 13th. As for Silverdale Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-57 win against King's Academy on the 4th.