Alabama High School Basketball - Bessemer Academy nips Banks Academy
December 14, 2021: Birmingham, AL 35206 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bessemer Academy Rebels (Bessemer, AL) and the host Banks Academy Jets (Birmingham, AL), saw Bessemer Academy's basketball squad hold off Banks Academy by a tally of 49-46.
With the victory, Bessemer Academy improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Rebels host Autauga Academy (Prattville, AL) to play the Generals in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 17. The Generals come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Autauga Academy lost 73-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Ezekiel Academy (Montgomery, AL)
Next up, the Jets play the Evangel Christian Lightning (Alabaster, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 4. Banks Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Lightning come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 45-37 league win over Tuscaloosa Home Educators (Northport, AL).