L.E.A.D. Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Jay Royals and fell 66-16. The Lions lost against the Royals in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 92-73 score last time.
Despite the loss, L.E.A.D. Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landon Palmer posted nine points.
Jay's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tanner Mandell led the charge by putting up eight points and 12 rebounds. Mandell has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Morris, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 16 points.
L.E.A.D. Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Jay, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
L.E.A.D. Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 45-44 loss against Aletheia Christian Academy on the 17th. As for Jay, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 62-31 defeat against Blountstown on the 17th.
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