On Friday, the American Leadership Academy Patriots didn't have too much trouble with the Ninety Six Wildcats as they won 61-44.
American Leadership Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Makel Hillary out in front who posted 13 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Braxton Redding, who scored 13 points and five rebounds.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Carson Reynolds, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 14 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Kobi Quarles, who put up nine points and four steals.

Patriots
01/24/25 @ Ninety Six | 61-44 |
01/17/25 @ Strom Thurmond | 36-37 |
01/14/25 vs Saluda | 41-30 |
01/07/25 @ Hammond | 40-63 |
12/30/24 vs Baptist Hill | 50-60 |
American Leadership Academy's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-12. As for Ninety Six, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
American Leadership Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-53 loss against Batesburg-Leesville on the 25th. As for Ninety Six, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 68-32 defeat against Saluda on the 25th.
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