Alabama Christian (13-4) opened Area play in the best way possible with a road win over St James. On Saturday, the Eagles held PCA to eight second half points and the defense did it again on Tuesday as they limited the Trojans to twelve over the final two quarters. The game was tied at the half as Darius Gardner and Mac Moorer combined for 15 of the team’s 22 points. Gardner carried the offense in the second half as the senior scored 17, five more points than the home team. The Eagles led 37-27 after three and continued to pull away in the fourth for a final score of 52-34.
Darius Gardner was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points while Mac Moorer scored 14 points, hitting all four of his free throws in the fourth period. Sam Davidson finished with five points followed by Conner Mark (4), Tyree Saadiq (2), and AC Walters (2).
The Lady Eagles (9-7) faced a very strong opponent for the second game in a row in an Area contest with St James. The Trojans overwhelmed ACA early and dominated in a 76-24 victory. Jaide Newkirk led the offense with eleven points while Katelyn Sutton scored eight, followed by Izzy Warrick with five.
Alabama Christian continues Area play on Friday as they host Trinity.