It was a proper cat-fight when Southern Academy took on Edgewood Academy on Tuesday. The Southern Academy Cougars fell to the Edgewood Academy Wildcats 35-30. The Cougars have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Edgewood Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lexie Smith led the charge by going 5 for 10 en route to 15 points plus five steals. The contest was Smith's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery White, who scored four points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Southern Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Edgewood Academy, their win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Edgewood Academy on January 11, 2025. As for Edgewood Academy, they will challenge The Rock at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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