If Evangel Christian Academy was riding high fresh off their 52-26 takedown of Hooper Academy on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lions took a blow against the Ezekiel Academy Knights on Saturday, falling 60-22. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2016.
Symone McNeil was Evangel Christian Academy's leading scorer, having posted eight points.
Ezekiel Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Addi Newell out in front who posted ten points and six boards. Newell has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. Another player making a difference was Gianna Johnson, who shot 56% from the field to rack up 11 points and three steals.
Evangel Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Ezekiel Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Evangel Christian Academy will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Heritage Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ezekiel Academy, they will take on Clarke Prep in a tournament on the 24th.
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