The King's Academy Lions will challenge the Elite Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.
Last Thursday, King's Academy had just enough and edged John Carroll Catholic out 50-47.
King's Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matt Mcpherson, who posted 16 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Ardin Jeanty, who earned 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Elite Academy posted their biggest win since December 7, 2024 on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 62-42 margin over Somerset Prep.
Elite Academy's win came from a few key players King's Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ladainian Brooks, who put up 16 points and seven boards. Levi Brown was another key player, putting up 15 points.
King's Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points per game. As for Elite Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
King's Academy beat Elite Academy 66-55 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Does King's Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elite Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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