Basketball Recap: Alexander Ray's Big Game Can't Quite Lead American Christian Academy over Greensboro

By Team Reports Dec 1, 2024, 5:59pm

Basketball Recap: American Christian Academy Patriots vs. Greensboro Raiders

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American Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell to the Greensboro Raiders 61-56. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2020.

American Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexander Ray, who went 5 for 9 en route to 15 points plus two steals. Ray continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Cooper James was another key player, earning nine points.

Even though they lost, American Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

American Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Greensboro, the win got them back to even at 3-3.

American Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 54-39 loss against Bessemer City on the 27th. As for Greensboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marion at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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