Recap: Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers vs. Smith Academy Fighting 54th
The Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 54-20 victory over Smith Academy on the road. While fans of Fort Wayne Canterbury might be used to big wins, the 34-point margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Fort Wayne Canterbury was led to victory by Deacon Wardlow and Reed Hayes. Wardlow scored seven points along with four steals, while Hayes scored eight points along with 12 rebounds. Aran Padmalingam was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
The victory (which was Fort Wayne Canterbury's third in a row) raised their record to 10-8. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points per game. As for Smith Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Wayne Canterbury will face off against New Haven at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for New Haven: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Fort Wayne Canterbury has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Smith Academy, they will take on Elkhart Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Smith Academy and three for Elkhart Christian Academy.
