David Emanuel Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Fullington Academy Trojans, falling 67-33. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Peyton Lee, who posted 13 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Fields, who had nine points and five rebounds.
Will Sangster was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 25 points and ten boards for Fullington Academy. That makes it four consecutive games in which Sangster has scored at least a third of Fullington Academy's points. Cutter Tharpe was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 17 points.
David Emanuel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fullington Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
David Emanuel Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against The Habersham School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fullington Academy, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against John Hancock Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fullington Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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