Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South pushed their score all the way to 62 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 70-62 to New Hope Academy. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Thursday (61), Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South still had to take the loss.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Auston Jackson, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds and two steals, and Justus Hardy who scored 20 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jackson has scored all season.
New Hope Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jalen Martinez led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Martinez has scored at least a third of New Hope Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Uriah Augare-Deal, who scored 19 points along with seven rebounds.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for New Hope Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-20.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South will square off against Bowie at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Bowie's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for New Hope Academy, they will challenge Rock Creek Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Averaging 69.19 points so far this season, New Hope Academy's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Rock Creek Christian Academy better be ready for a challenge.
