Basketball Game Recap: Saints Academy Lions vs. Bridge to Independence Wildcats

By Team Reports Jan 27, 2024, 10:20am

Recap: Saints Academy Lions vs. Bridge to Independence Wildcats

The Saints Academy Lions lost against the Bridge to Independence Wildcats back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Saints Academy suffered a rough 58-34 loss at the hands of Bridge to Independence. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Saints Academy has scored all season.

Bridge to Independence's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaydan Jeantinord, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 14 rebounds. Jeantinord is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brock D'Alessandro, who scored 12 points along with seven assists and six rebounds.

Saints Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Bridge to Independence, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saints Academy will challenge BOLCA Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bridge to Independence, they will head out on the road to face off against Hope Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Hope Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Friday.