Recap: Lake Highland Prep Highlanders vs. Montverde Academy Eagles
The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders and the Montverde Academy Eagles (ranked 17 and two in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile matchup. Lake Highland Prep took a 62-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of Montverde Academy on Saturday. Lake Highland Prep's loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Lake Highland Prep's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jada Eads, who scored 20 points along with 8 rebounds. Eads is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ari Woodard, who scored 12 points along with 4 steals.
It was another big night for Jaloni Cambridge, who scored 18 points along with 9 assists and 7 rebounds for Montverde Academy. The matchup was Cambridge's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Vivian Iwuchukwu was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Lake Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 6-1. As for Montverde Academy, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Lake Highland Prep will be playing at home against Lake Mary at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Mary is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Montverde Academy, they will take on Central Pointe Christian Academy National at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Central Pointe Christian Academy National's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four contests.
