Southern Maryland Christian Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 73-64 win over the New Hope Academy National Tigers. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 71-70 victory the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2024.
Aaron McGlone
| 11/29/25 @ New Hope Academy National | 26 |
| 01/09/25 vs Avalon | 23 |
| 03/01/25 vs Heritage Academy | 22 |
| 02/04/25 vs King's Christian Academy | 22 |
| 01/25/25 vs Cristo Rey | 21 |
Southern Maryland Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aaron McGlone led the charge by putting up 26 points along with five assists and four steals. Those 26 points gave McGlone a new career-high. Ja'Zeyere Thompson was another key player, posting 17 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why New Hope Academy National lost, don't look at Uriah Augare-Deal. Despite the final result, he shot 60% from the field to rack up 17 points along with eight boards and four blocks. Augare-Deal is crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Legend Wylie, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
New Hope Academy National dropped their record down to 2-2 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 78-58 loss against Our Lady of Good Counsel on the 2nd. As for New Hope Academy National, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-61 win against Archbishop Curley on the 1st.
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