Scholars Guild Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Providence Classical Christian Warriors on Thursday, falling 61-31. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Scholars Guild Academy got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of Nathaniel Fagan and Joshua Strange, who each put up seven points. Fagan also led the team in rebounds with 11. Dawson Brooks took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Providence Classical Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Fabian Priestley led the charge by putting up 15 points. Priestley is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in each of the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Walker Atkins, who posted 14 points.
Scholars Guild Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Genesis Academy at 6:30 p.m. on the 20th. As for Providence Classical Christian, they will venture away from home to face off against Milledgeville Athletic Club at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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