Basketball Recap: Gray Collegiate Academy Skates Past Midland Valley with Ease

War Eagles

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs Midland Valley	46
01/07/25 vs Brookland-Cayce	40
01/09/25 vs Airport	34
01/14/25 @ South Aiken	31
01/24/25 @ Midland Valley	31

Gray Collegiate Academy won the last time they faced Midland Valley and things went their way on Friday too. The Gray Collegiate Academy War Eagles simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Midland Valley Mustangs 60-29. The War Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 21 points or more this season.

Gray Collegiate Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kadence Walker-Lee, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. Walker-Lee is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. Kiley Freeman was another key player, putting up 19 points and six boards.

Gray Collegiate Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.

Gray Collegiate Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.2 points per game. As for Midland Valley, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.

Coincidentally, Gray Collegiate Academy and Midland Valley will both be playing North Augusta the next time they take the court. Midland Valley will head out to face North Augusta at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Gray Collegiate Academy will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.