This season hasn't been kind to the Banks Academy Jets, who are still winless after their fourth matchup. They lost to Bessemer Academy at home by a decisive 45-28 margin on Monday. Banks Academy has struggled against Bessemer Academy recently, as their matchup on Monday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Bessemer Academy found their leader in underclassman Merritt Morris, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 18 rebounds. Morris also scored 15+ points for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Harris, who scored three points along with 16 rebounds.
Banks Academy's defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-4. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 17.0 points per game. As for Bessemer Academy, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Banks Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Bessemer Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 12th. Hopefully Bessemer Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 19 on Monday. They won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Banks Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 12th.
