St. Andrew won the last time they faced Faith Academy, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The St. Andrew's Highlanders enjoyed a cozy 67-53 victory over the Faith Academy Flames. Given the Highlanders' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 166th, while the Flames are ranked 489th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading St. Andrew's to victory were Jayden Buchunam and Aydan Key. Buchunam dropped a double-double on 18 points and 19 rebounds, while Key went 10 for 18 en route to 22 points plus five rebounds and three steals. Buchunam is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. Brandon Barker was another key player, posting 15 points in addition to two steals.
St. Andrew's smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
St. Andrew's record is now 6-1. As for Faith Academy, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
St. Andrew's will challenge East Central at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in East Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. As for Faith Academy, they will square off against Connally at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Connally will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Faith Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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