Winning is just a little bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 14 to 6 on the offensive boards, a fact the Live Oak Classical Falcons proved on Friday. They walked away with a 51-41 win over Faith Academy. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Live Oak Classical.
Live Oak Classical got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lily Sriram out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Sriram has scored all season. Julia Pitts was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
Despite the loss, Faith Academy saw an underclassman step up: Natalie Weems dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds. Weems is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Cozby, who scored six points along with five assists and four steals.
Live Oak Classical is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 19-11 record this season. As for Faith Academy, they now have a losing record at 14-15.
Live Oak Classical will be playing at home against Cornerstone Christian Academy at 4:03 p.m. on Thursday. Cornerstone Christian Academy is coming into the game with five straight wins on the road, so Live Oak Classical is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Faith Academy will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Round Rock Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on February 13th. Round Rock Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Faith Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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