Basketball Recap: Shining Star Sports Academy Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Panthers

Previous 6 Games

12/20/24 vs Winston Salem Christian National	61-50
12/19/24 vs Tournament Opponent	71-32
12/18/24 vs Concord Academy	78-47
12/15/24 vs Crestwood Prep (North York, Ontario)	62-56
12/14/24 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy National	78-66
12/13/24 vs Example Academy National	69-60

Shining Star Sports Academy extended their winning streak to six games thanks to a huge performance from Harissoum Coulibaly. The Shining Star Sports Academy Panthers walked away with a 61-50 win over the Winston Salem Christian National Lions on Friday thanks in part to Coulibaly, who went 7 for 11 on her way to 16 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played.

Shining Star Sports Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.0 points per game. As for Winston Salem Christian National, their loss dropped their record down to 14-3.

Shining Star Sports Academy will take on NC GBB Academy National in a tournament on Thursday. Shining Star Sports Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully NC GBB Academy National likes a good challenge. As for Winston Salem Christian National, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on 1 of 1 Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025.