The Rocky Mount Academy Eagles and the Lawrence Academy Warriors will compete for holiday cheer at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount Academy will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Rocky Mount Academy against Faith Christian as the squad secured a 65-33 victory. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 22 points or more this season.
Rocky Mount Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Berkeley Miller, who almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Isabella Daza, who posted 14 points in addition to seven assists and seven boards.
Rocky Mount Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 32 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Lawrence Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 65-55 to First Flight. The Warriors were down 57-37 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Rocky Mount Academy pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.8 points. As for Lawrence Academy, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Rocky Mount Academy couldn't quite finish off Lawrence Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023 and fell 43-41. Will Rocky Mount Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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