Basketball Recap: Karagan Melton and Jameson Collins Secure Win for Lee Academy

Lee Academy lost to Williamsburg Academy last Wednesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Lee Academy Cavaliers walked away with a 34-26 win over the Williamsburg Academy Stallions. That looming 34-26 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cavaliers yet this season.

Lee Academy was led to victory by Jameson Collins and Karagan Melton. Collins almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine boards, while Melton posted 14 points. Collins has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last three times she's played.

Cavaliers

Previous 3 Games (Home)

12/12/24 vs Williamsburg Academy	34-26
12/10/24 vs Conway Christian	53-47
12/03/24 vs Thomas Sumter Academy	45-44

Lee Academy pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Williamsburg Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lee Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Carolina Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025. As for Williamsburg Academy, they will head out to challenge East Clarendon at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.