Basketball Recap: Elevation Prep Academy Triumphs

Honey Badgers

Previous 5 Games

01/15/25 @ Charlotte Elite Academy	65-61
01/09/25 vs 1 of 1 Academy	39-109
01/04/25 @ Victory Christian Center	30-92
12/30/24 vs Quality Education Academy	73-63
12/28/24 vs Calvary Day School	42-84

Elevation Prep Academy's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They snuck past the Charlotte Elite Academy Soldiers with a 65-61 victory. With that win, the Honey Badgers brought their scoring average up to 50.9 points per game.

Among those leading the charge was DEMARCUS RICHARDSON, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points and six steals. He has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was HARVEY BEDELL, who posted 11 points.

When it comes to explaining why Charlotte Elite Academy lost, don't look at Kaleel Benjamin. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 11 on his way to 15 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. Antoine Boone was another key player, putting up three points and nine steals.

Elevation Prep Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Charlotte Elite Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.

Elevation Prep Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 85-80 win against New Life Christian Academy on the 18th. As for Charlotte Elite Academy, they will take on South Charlotte at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Charlotte Elite Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully South Charlotte likes a good challenge.