Basketball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Detroit Leadership Academy

Detroit Leadership Academy

Previous 5 Games

01/03/25 @ Old Redford Academy	26-24
12/20/24 vs Michigan Math & Science	1-0
12/18/24 vs Old Redford Academy	42-8
12/10/24 vs Crockett Tech	51-4
12/03/24 vs Star International Academy	30-17

Detroit Leadership Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged the Old Redford Academy Ravens out 26-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Detroit Leadership Academy has posted since January 5, 2024.

Detroit Leadership Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but DANA HIGHTOWER led the charge by dropping a double-double on ten points and ten steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which HIGHTOWER has scored at least a third of Detroit Leadership Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of LILA PINKSTON, who posted seven points and eight steals.

Detroit Leadership Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Detroit Leadership Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Old Redford Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Detroit Leadership Academy will take on Star International Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Old Redford Academy, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the Old Redford Academy Ravens duke it out with the Detroit Public Safety Academy Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.