Longview, TX — Garland Christian Academy delivered a commanding road performance Friday night, overpowering Heritage Classical Academy 72–49 in Longview. After a tightly contested first half, the Swords surged in the final two quarters, using smothering defense and efficient scoring to put the game out of reach. Garland Christian grabbed the early advantage with an 18–13 lead after the first quarter, but Heritage Classical stayed within striking distance by halftime at 36–31. The Swords locked in defensively coming out of the break, winning the third period 18–13 and then slamming the door with a 13–0 fourth quarter to finish off the 23‑point win. Defense told the story. Garland Christian piled up 18 steals and forced 21 turnovers, holding Heritage Classical to 34% shooting from the field and 18% from three. On the other end, Aiden Tiet led all scorers with 29 points, scorching the interior at 10‑for‑13 on two‑point attempts and adding a pair of threes. Carson Nabors stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Noah Doddy added 13 points and anchored the defense with a game‑high 9 steals. The Swords also shared the ball at a high level, finishing with 21 assists to Christian Heritage’s 11, and converted efficiently inside the arc at 57% on two‑point shots. By the final buzzer, Garland Christian had imposed its will at both ends—turning a five‑point halftime edge into a runaway road victory and showcasing a blueprint built on ball pressure, tempo, and unselfish offense.