Basketball Recap: Southern Wake Academy Find Success

By Team Reports Feb 5, 2025, 8:44am

Basketball Recap: Southern Wake Academy Lions vs. Ascend Leadership Aviators

Southern Wake Academy won the last time they faced Ascend Leadership and things went their way on Friday too. The Southern Wake Academy Lions walked away with a 37-27 win over the Ascend Leadership Aviators. The victory almost wasn't to be: the Lions were down 20-6 in the second quarter.

Despite the loss, Ascend Leadership still got an impressive performance from Kimari Cross, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Cross is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last three games she's played. Samara Tranquille was another key player, putting up three points along with six boards and five steals.

Lions

Previous 2 Games

01/31/25 vs Ascend Leadership37-27
01/30/25 vs River Mill29-16

The win made it two in a row for Southern Wake Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-8. As for Ascend Leadership, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Woods Charter the next time they take the court. Southern Wake Academy will head out to face Woods Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Ascend Leadership will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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