Basketball Recap: Providence Academy Lions vs. Mercy Prep Academy Royals
Providence Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 44-34 to the Mercy Prep Academy Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 60-33 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November.
Jonathan Payne had an outrageously good game for Mercy Prep Academy as he had 14 points along with three steals. Payne continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jaden Mallard was another key player, scoring eight points along with three steals.
Providence Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Mercy Prep Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Providence Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 50-47 win against Dallas Academy on the 7th. Mercy Prep Academy has also already played their next contest, a 53-50 victory against Lakewood Presbyterian on the 7th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
