Alabama Christian won its first game in the Capital City Conference Holiday Tournament on Friday night against a short-handed MA squad to advance to the winner’s bracket for their next two contests. The Eagles held a 29-15 lead at the half, but managed only six points in the second half in the 35-33 victory over MA. Braden Alford led the Eagles with 11 points. Caden Perry had seven points, six rebounds and two blocks and Hayes Hunt added six points with five rebounds.
In the second game, ACA took on Trinity for the second time this season. Like the game on Friday night, the Eagles had a solid first half and led the Wildcats, 29-28, but the offense struggled in the second half producing only 12 points in the 51-41 loss. Caden Perry led all scorers with 18 points and Avery Stuart had 11 points while Hayes Hunt added nine points.
Hayes Hunt plays defense in the lane.
In the finale on Monday, ACA battled PCA in the third place game. The Eagles did not handle the PCA pressure in the opening period and trailed 15-4 after one. Although Alabama Christian outscored the Panthers over the final three quarters, the first quarter hole was too deep to overcome in the 58-51 loss. In the second half, the seven man rotation ACA used seemed to light a spark under the team with their strong play. Avery Stuart led ACA with 23 points, 21 in the second half, with eight rebounds and three steals. Caden Perry had 12 points while Hayes Hunt added 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.
ACA (4-5) hosts Catholic on January 5th after the Christmas break for their next game.