American Leadership Academy and Pelion squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but American Leadership Academy had to settle for second. They fell 52-45 to the Pelion Panthers. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 58-56.
American Leadership Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braxton Redding, who posted 11 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Newton, who put up nine points.
Kolton Rogers continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pelion, going 6-for-8 en route to 23 points and eight rebounds. Rogers' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Zyan Davis was another key player, putting up 11 points and three steals.
American Leadership Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season. As for Pelion, their victory bumped their record up to 16-8.
American Leadership Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pelion, they will challenge Chesnee at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Chesnee's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matchups.
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