After a string of three wins, the Nebo Crossing Academy Bulldogs's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Lake Lure Classical Academy by a score of 56-53. Nebo Crossing Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lake Lure Classical Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
When it comes to explaining why Nebo Crossing Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Morgan Baker. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The game was Baker's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tanner McKinney, who scored 8 points along with 12 rebounds and 5 assists.
Even though they lost, Nebo Crossing Academy were working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Lure Classical Academy only racked up six.
Lake Lure Classical Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Da'Zirus Watkins out in front who scored 17 points along with 4 steals. Watkins is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashawn Camp, who scored 12 points.
Nebo Crossing Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-1. As for Lake Lure Classical Academy, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Nebo Crossing Academy is on the road again on Tuesday and play against Haywood Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on December 5th. Haywood Christian Academy is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak. As for Lake Lure Classical Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against University Christian at 7:00 p.m.