Basketball Recap: Mercy Prep Academy Royals vs. Providence Academy Lions
Mercy Prep Academy waltzed into their contest on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Providence Academy Lions 60-33. For the Royals, this counts as revenge for the 68-46 win the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
Mercy Prep Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Bradley Lewis out in front who earned 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists. Lewis is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Dylan Baker, who had 16 points along with eight rebounds.
Mercy Prep Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Providence Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercy Prep Academy will face off against UME Preparatory Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Providence Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Lucas Christian Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Academy is facing Lucas Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Lucas Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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