Basketball Recap: Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers vs. South Charlotte Thunder
Charlotte Elite Academy won the last time they faced South Charlotte, and things went their way on Monday too. The Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers put the hurt on the South Charlotte Thunder with a sharp 62-41 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Soldiers have posted since January 17th.
Charlotte Elite Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braylon Gray led the charge by as he made all 7 shots he took racking up 17 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Antoine Boone, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points plus seven rebounds and two steals.
Charlotte Elite Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Several Thunder players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mason Kern, who posted 17 points. What's more, Kern also racked up two assists, the most he's had since back in February. Aaron Miller was another key player, scoring ten points along with five rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for Charlotte Elite Academy and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for South Charlotte, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte Elite Academy will take on Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Charlotte, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on South Guilford HomeSchool at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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