Basketball Recap: Fullington Academy's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

By Team Reports Jan 8, 2025, 1:28pm

Basketball Recap: Fullington Academy Trojans vs. Grace Christian Academy Cougars

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Fullington Academy hadn't done well against Grace Christian Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Fullington Academy Trojans walked away with a 60-50 win over the Grace Christian Academy Cougars. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

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Fullington Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rylan Sangster out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 13 rebounds. Sangster has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Will Sangster, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Fullington Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Fullington Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Grace Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fullington Academy will host Westwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fullington Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.7 points per game this season. As for Grace Christian Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Grace Christian Academy Cougars take on the Crisp Academy Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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