Basketball Recap: DME Academy Comes Up Short in High-Profile Contest with Bishop Ireton

DME Academy is ranked highly in their home state and on Saturday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Bishop Ireton. The DME Academy - fell 54-47 to the Bishop Ireton Cardinals. The - just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

When it comes to explaining why DME Academy lost, don't look at Chikae Desdunes. Despite the final result, she went 6 of 14 on her way to 18 points. Another player making a difference was GiGi Battle, who posted 13 points and five boards.

Bishop Ireton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amirah Anderson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Nyla Brooks was another key player, going 6 for 14 en route to 14 points and six boards.

DME Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 17-6. As for Bishop Ireton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-3.

DME Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 61-26 victory against Southeastern Prep Academy on the 30th. Bishop Ireton has also already played their next matchup, a 62-51 win against Central Pointe Christian Academy National on the 26th.