Banks Academy hadn't done well against Bessemer Academy recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Banks Academy Jets secured a 66-61 W over the Bessemer Academy Rebels. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Jets' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Rebels are ranked 33rd).
Banks Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points per game. As for Bessemer Academy, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Banks Academy will venture away from home to challenge Restoration Academy on Friday. As for Bessemer Academy, they will head out to square off against Cornerstone Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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