Ovilla, TX — January 6, 2026 The Garland Christian Academy Swords turned a close contest into a rout Tuesday night, defeating the Ovilla Christian Academy Eagles 78–46 in a TAPPS basketball showdown at Ovilla Christian. After trailing early and holding just a two-point lead at halftime, the Swords exploded in the third quarter to seize control and cruise to victory. First Half Battle Ovilla Christian came out strong, taking a 14–11 lead after the opening quarter behind the play of senior guard Caleb Hallmark and a balanced attack. Garland Christian struggled to find its rhythm early but clawed back in the second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 17–12 to take a slim 28–26 advantage into the break. Third Quarter Dominance The game’s turning point came in the third quarter when Garland Christian unleashed a relentless defense and offensive barrage that was spearheaded by Aiden Tiet and Noah Doddy. Tiet, who scored 30 points on the night, and sharpshooter Carson Nabors with 20 points, the Swords outscored Ovilla 35–5 in the period. Their combination of fast-break opportunities and precision shooting from beyond the arc left the Eagles reeling. Closing It Out Garland Christian maintained its momentum in the fourth quarter, adding 15 more points to seal the 32-point win. Ovilla Christian managed to score 15 in the final frame, but the deficit was too great to overcome. Stat Breakdown Garland Christian shot an impressive 63% from the field, including 10-of-19 from three-point range (53%), and dominated inside with 21-of-30 on two-point attempts (70%). Ovilla Christian finished at 47% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting just 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. Free Throws: Garland Christian: 6-of-11 Ovilla Christian: 10-of-12 Fouls: Garland Christian: 3 Ovilla Christian: 1 Top Performers Garland Christian: Aiden Tiet – 30 points Carson Nabors – 20 points Noah Doddy – 12 points Ezra Massey – 8 points Ovilla Christian: #23 – 28 points Caleb Hallmark – 8 points Max Jenkins – 6 points What’s Next Garland Christian (now riding momentum after a dominant win) will face Cambridge on Friday at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM in an away doubleheader with the varsity girls.