After both having extra time off, the Excel Christian Academy Eagles and the Pinecrest Academy Paladins will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Excel Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully Pinecrest Academy likes a good challenge.
Excel Christian Academy's tournament run continued when they took on Cherokee Christian last Saturday. Excel Christian Academy came out on top against Cherokee Christian by a score of 76-65.
Meanwhile, after only 30 points in their last game, Pinecrest Academy made sure to put some points up on the board against Fulton Science Academy last Saturday. Pinecrest Academy breezed by Fulton Science Academy to the tune of 59-23. The Paladins have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 27 points or more this season.
Pinecrest Academy's win came from a few key players Excel Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Joe Frain, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards. He has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Michael Lynch, who went 5 of 7 en route to 10 points.
Pinecrest Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fulton Science Academy only racked up six assists.
Excel Christian Academy's record now sits at 8-6. As for Pinecrest Academy, their record now sits at 6-3.
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