Basketball Recap: Lamar Christian Skates Past Sylva Bay Academy with Ease

Lions

Margin (Wins)

12/09/24 vs Christian Collegiate Academy	43
12/10/24 @ Sylva Bay Academy	29
11/21/24 vs Purvis	7
11/25/24 vs Riverdale Academy	-8
11/26/24 vs St. Patrick	-18

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Lamar Christian on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Sylva Bay Academy Saints out of the water with a 40-11 final score. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 29 points or more this season.

Lamar Christian's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 16.7 points per game. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lamar Christian will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Laurel Christian at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Discovery Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.