Basketball Recap: Florence Christian Extends Winning Streak to Two

If Laurence Manning Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Florence Christian, they should've done a better job of containing Emerson Poston. The Florence Christian Eagles snuck past the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats with a 32-26 victory on Friday thanks in part to Poston, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 22 boards. Poston is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season.

The win made it two in a row for Florence Christian and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Laurence Manning Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Florence Christian will welcome Carolina Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Hammond at 6:00 p.m.