Basketball Recap: Concord Academy Eagles vs. Asheville Christian Academy Lions
After losing to Asheville Christian Academy the last time they met, Concord Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Everything went the Concord Academy Eagles' way against the Asheville Christian Academy Lions on Friday as the Concord Academy Eagles made off with a 66-40 win. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 20 points or more this season.
Leading Concord Academy to victory were James Minlend and Lincoln Raper. Minlend went 8 for 13 en route to 19 points plus five steals and two blocks, while Raper went 6 for 12 en route to 17 points plus eight assists. The dominant performance gave Raper a new career-high in assists. Jake Benham was another key player, posting ten points in addition to two steals.
Concord Academy pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Asheville Christian Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at nine games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Concord Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 40-38 win against Forsyth Country Day on the 7th. As for Asheville Christian Academy, they will challenge Asheville School (Independent) at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Asheville School (Independent) will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Asheville Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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