Basketball Recap: Clayton-Bradley Academy Blazers vs. First Baptist Academy Eagles
If the Clayton-Bradley Academy Blazers were riding high off their 68-46 takedown of the Paideia Academy Knights last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Clayton-Bradley Academy was just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 60-59 to the Eagles. Clayton-Bradley Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Clayton-Bradley Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dustin Henderlight, who scored 13 points along with four steals. Henderlight hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Brandon Hager was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Clayton-Bradley Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season. As for First Baptist Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-23.
Clayton-Bradley Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. First Baptist Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the at 3:30 p.m. on February 3rd. Apostolic Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses, the Eagles a 22-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change.
