The Montverde Academy Eagles put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Imani Christian Academy 127-40 at home. Montverde Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 matches by 27 points or more this season.
Montverde Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lucas Lima, who scored 21 points along with four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lima has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Liam McNeeley, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
When it comes to explaining why Imani Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nate Brazil. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points. Kylan Holmes was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Montverde Academy's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0. As for Imani Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Montverde Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. on January 26th. Oak Ridge knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 22 matchups -- so hopefully the Eagles like a good challenge. As for Imani Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Lions at 3:00 p.m. on January 26th. The Rock National presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Saints in their respective states (the Lions are ranked fifth in Florida, while the Saints are ranked 159th in Pennsylvania).
