Alabama High School Basketball - Bessemer Academy holds off Lee-Scott Academy
January 13, 2024: Bessemer, AL 35022 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Bessemer Academy Rebels (Bessemer, AL) and the visiting Lee-Scott Academy Warriors (Auburn, AL), saw Bessemer Academy's basketball squad hold off Lee-Scott Academy by a tally of 63-61.
With the victory, Bessemer Academy improves its record to 14-1 on the campaign. The Rebels host Monroe Academy (Monroeville, AL) to confront the Volunteers in a AISA AAA Region 2 challenge on Monday, January 15. The Volunteers come into the challenge with a record of 0-4. Monroe Academy lost 65-41 in their recent league challenge against Morgan Academy (Selma, AL)
Next up, the Warriors confront the Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights (Cecil, AL) in a AISA AAA Region 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Lee-Scott Academy will attempt to improve on its 18-2 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 5-11 record after their 54-32 league loss to Valiant Cross Academy (Montgomery, AL).