Basketball Recap: American Christian Academy Patriots vs. Bessemer City Tigers
American Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 54-39 bruising from the Bessemer City Tigers.
American Christian Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Travis Atkins, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Alexander Ray, who posted 12 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, American Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
American Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Bessemer City, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. American Christian Academy and Tuscaloosa Academy are set to duel on Monday. As for Bessemer City, they will venture away from home to challenge Pleasant Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Bessemer City is facing Pleasant Grove at the right time seeing as Pleasant Grove is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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