SouthLake Christian Academy won the last time they faced Metrolina Christian Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The SouthLake Christian Academy Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors, sneaking past 51-48.
When it comes to explaining why Metrolina Christian Academy lost, don't look at Deangelo Walker. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Walker has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played. Tyler Gadd was another key player, putting up nine points and six boards.
SouthLake Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.0 points per game. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
SouthLake Christian Academy and Metrolina Christian Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. SouthLake Christian Academy (ranked 193rd) will meet Asheville Christian Academy (ranked 34th) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. SouthLake Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. Similarly, Metrolina Christian Academy will challenge Wesleyan Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday down 281 places (304 vs. 23).
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