Basketball Recap: Combine Academy Global's Losing Streak Snapped at Three Games

John Stokes III

Points

12/09/24 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	28
12/08/24 vs Tournament Team	17
12/07/24 vs DME Academy White	22

If Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Combine Academy Global, they should've done a better job of containing John Stokes III. The Combine Academy Global Goats claimed a resounding 65-34 win over the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles thanks in part to Stokes III, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and 12 boards. The game was his third in a row with at least ten points.

Another player making a difference was Xavier Eddington, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. He is becoming a predictor of Combine Academy Global's success: when he posts at least eight rebounds the team is 4-2 (and 5-6 when he doesn't).

Despite the loss, Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy still got an impressive performance from Kaden Patterson, who posted 18 points. Stefan Hibbert was another key player, putting up two points in addition to seven boards, three steals, and three blocks.

Combine Academy Global moved to 9-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Combine Academy Global will welcome Winston Salem Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Combine Academy Varsity at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.