Basketball Recap: Pace Academy Piles Up the Points Against Central

Knights

Margin (Wins)

12/10/24 vs Creekside	53
12/03/24 @ Forest Park	52
01/09/25 vs Drew	51
01/17/25 vs Forest Park	50
01/24/25 @ M.L. King	48

Pace Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Central Lions 66-31. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 22 points or more this season.

Pace Academy had a senior duo take command as Chandler Bing almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards and Eric Chatfield went 8-for-14 to rack up 18 points. Chatfield's evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Bentley Lusakueno, who posted eight points along with five rebounds and three blocks.

Pace Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season. Central is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 20-7.

Pace Academy has already played their next matchup, an 80-50 victory against Kell on the 21st. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.