Saluda was the 65-53 winner over American Leadership Academy when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Saluda Tigers took a 41-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the American Leadership Academy Patriots on Tuesday. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
American Leadership Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bryce Newton out in front who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Makel Hillary, who put up 11 points.
Saluda's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for American Leadership Academy, they moved to 4-11 with that victory, which also ended their nine-game losing streak.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Saluda Tigers face off against the Pelion Panthers at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Pelion will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Saluda surely won't give up without a fight. As for American Leadership Academy, they will take on Strom Thurmond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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