Basketball Recap: Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers vs. Schley County Wildcats
Mount de Sales Academy lost against Schley County back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers fell 49-40 to the Schley County Wildcats. The Cavaliers haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Several Cavaliers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Laura Lillie Sparks, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. Sparks is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Payton Latimer was another key player, earning 17 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Mount de Sales Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Mount de Sales Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Schley County, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount de Sales Academy will venture away from home to take on Georgia Military College at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Schley County, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Calvary Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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