Basketball Recap: Noah Raby Key Part of a Team Effort in Archers Win

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 45) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Madison Academy Knights 44-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Archers have posted since February 6th.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Noah Raby led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 13 boards. The contest was Raby's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Joseph Morrow, who went 5 of 9 en route to 14 points and five rebounds.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy's record now sits at 6-3. As for Madison Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Christian Community at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy is facing Christian Community at the right time seeing as Christian Community is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Madison Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Dayspring Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 14, 2025.