Concord Academy came tearing into Tuesday's contest with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 48.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors 69-25. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Eagles had established a 41 point advantage.
Taylor Smith
| 02/04/25 @ Metrolina Christian Academy | 6 |
| 01/31/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian | 10 |
| 01/28/25 @ SouthLake Christian Academy | 7 |
| 01/21/25 @ Gaston Day | 11 |
| 01/17/25 vs Gaston Christian | 5 |
Concord Academy was led to victory by Taylor Smith and Justice Alexander. Smith dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 boards, while Alexander went 11 for 21 on her way to 27 points in addition to seven assists and six steals. Smith has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 27 times she's played. Faith Bekich was another key player, putting up ten points along with seven rebounds and five blocks.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Concord Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Metrolina Christian Academy lost, don't look at Jenna Carlson. Despite the final result, she posted seven points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Emily King, who scored six points and six rebounds.
Concord Academy's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 23-6. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.0 points per game. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.
Coincidentally, Concord Academy and Metrolina Christian Academy will both be playing Gaston Day the next time they take the court. Concord Academy will host Gaston Day at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Metrolina Christian Academy will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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