Basketball Recap: Concord Academy Eagles vs. High Point Christian Academy Cougars
Concord Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 67-55 win over the High Point Christian Academy Cougars. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Concord Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but James Minlend led the charge by going 6 for 10 en route to 14 points plus three steals. Jake Benham was another key player, going 6 for 13 en route to 18 points plus five rebounds.
Concord Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Concord Academy's record is now 6-0. As for High Point Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Concord Academy has already played their next contest, a 54-48 victory against Greensboro Day School on the 23rd. As for High Point Christian Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the High Point Christian Academy Cougars duke it out with the Hickory Grove Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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