Randolph-Macon Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 39 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They snuck past the IMG Academy Silver Ascenders with a 44-39 victory. Given the Yellow Jackets' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 136th in Virginia, while the Ascenders are ranked 609th in Florida), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Randolph-Macon Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Negussie out in front who went 6 for 15 en route to 16 points and eight boards. Nolan Kirabo was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
Yellow Jackets
| 02/01/25 vs IMG Academy Silver | 44-39 |
| 01/31/25 vs Quantico | 71-16 |
| 01/28/25 vs Veritas School | 55-32 |
| 01/24/25 vs Fishburne Military | 59-37 |
| 01/22/25 vs King Abdullah Academy | 75-66 |
| + 6 more games |
Randolph-Macon Academy pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.5 points per game. As for IMG Academy Silver, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.
Randolph-Macon Academy will head out to challenge King Abdullah Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for IMG Academy Silver, they will be playing at home against Combine Academy Varsity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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