Game Summaries & Headlines.
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Asheville Christian Academy
5.0 years ago @ 6:06AM
- Game Date
- Dec 12, 2018
- Score
- : 59
ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: 52
The Hickory Christian Academy Knights Men’s Basketball team pulled off a huge home upset Wednesday night against the highly ranked Asheville Christian Academy Lions, 59-52. The Knights set the tone early with a couple of quick baskets down low by Andy Cook and Will Miller, then a couple of threes by Jack McMahon. Hickory Christian was leading at the end of the 1st quarter and never looked back. Jack McMahon led all scorers with 27 points, including 8 three pointers. Senior, Andy Cook and Junior, Will Miller each had 13 points. Hunter Sjobom added 8 points, including 5 big free throws in the 4th that helped seal the win. Owen Duncan scored 2 points, played solid D, and pulled down key rebounds on offense and defense. Senior, Jake Auten and Freshman, Braden Runyon both contributed strong defense coming off the bench. This win brings the Hickory Christian Knights record to 5-3, with a current 5 game win streak. The Knights play again at home this Friday at the Tate Center against the Carolina Gladiators at 7pm.