Basketball Recap: Ethan Strickland Key Part of Team Effort in Patriots Win

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Legacy, Master's Academy was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They walked away with a 51-42 win over the Synergy Magnet K12 Saints. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Master's Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ethan Strickland, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jamey Blunt was another key player, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 11 boards.

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Previous Games

12/03/25 - Home	51-42 W
01/28/25 - Home	41-37 W
12/04/23 - Away	56-58 L
01/30/23 - Home	49-60 L
01/23/23 - Home	36-59 L
+ 3 more games

Master's Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Synergy Magnet K12, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Master's Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lake Worth Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' defense better be ready for this one: the Defenders have averaged an impressive 51.2 points per game this season. As for Synergy Magnet K12, they will challenge Pine at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.