LaGrange Academy hadn't done well against Oak Mountain Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. LaGrange Academy came out on top against the Oak Mountain Academy Warriors by a score of 51-42. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 63-33 back in January.
Alex Jarvholm
| 02/07/25 vs Oak Mountain Academy | 16 |
| 02/06/25 @ St. George's | 19 |
| 01/31/25 vs St. George's | 31 |
LaGrange Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alex Jarvholm led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 14 boards. The matchup was Jarvholm's third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Kayde Bradfield, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Oak Mountain Academy lost, don't look at Jeb Harper. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards. Harper has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more rebounds the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mads Koelling, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
LaGrange Academy pushed their record up to 13-7 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.6 points over those games. As for Oak Mountain Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Looking ahead, LaGrange Academy will be playing at home against Flint River Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. LaGrange Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.9 points per game this season. As for Oak Mountain Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge St. George's at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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