Kerr-Vance Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Fayetteville Academy Eagles and fell 90-29. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 624th, while the Eagles are ranked 111th).
Kerr-Vance Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was M.J. Wright, who posted nine points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Lj Siplen, who put up six points.
Fayetteville Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Williams led the charge by putting up 23 points. Brady Barnes was another key player, scoring 17 points.
Kerr-Vance Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Fayetteville Academy, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 15-7.
Kerr-Vance Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Faith Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fayetteville Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 77-54 win against E.E. Smith on the 18th.
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