Basketball Recap: St. Thomas More Academy Skates Past American Leadership Academy-Johnston with Ease

Chancellors

Margin (Wins)

12/06/24 vs Hawbridge	54
12/09/24 vs American Leadership Academy-Johnston	52
12/03/24 vs Lee Christian	36
12/05/24 @ GRACE Christian	-16
11/25/24 @ Wake Prep Academy	-35

St. Thomas More Academy won the last time they faced American Leadership Academy-Johnston and things went their way on Monday too. The St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors blew past the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots 61-9. The Chancellors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 36 points or more this season.

St. Thomas More Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Adella Dehring led the charge by putting up ten points and seven steals. The team also got some help courtesy of LIlian Marquardt, who posted ten points and five steals.

St. Thomas More Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 20.8 points per game. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

St. Thomas More Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against New Life Camp at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. New Life Camp will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something St. Thomas More Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they will host East Wake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.