Steel City Academy had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Unity Christian Academy on the road and fell 57-20. Steel City Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-5.
Unity Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jeremiah Johns, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Johns hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Aiden Robinson was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with eight steals and five rebounds.
Steel City Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Unity Christian Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Steel City Academy will take on the Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Unity Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on February 6th. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Morgan Park Academy has struggled recently with 11 losses in a row, while the Phoenix will arrive with three straight wins.
