The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers will face off against Bethesda Academy at TBD on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
With a playoff game on the line, Calhoun Academy rose to the challenge on Saturday. They strolled past the Rebels with points to spare, taking the game 67-52. The victory was some much needed relief for Calhoun Academy as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Calhoun Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Connor Hayes led the charge by scoring 16 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Colt Layton was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten assists.
Meanwhile, Bethesda Academy can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. They blew past Cross 73-36 on the road. Given Bethesda Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 140th in Georgia, while Cross is ranked 297th in South Carolina), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bethesda Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ryan King, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points King has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ashton Wright, who scored 14 points.
Calhoun Academy's win bumped their record up to 14-12. As for Bethesda Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season.
Tuesday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Calhoun Academy have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 38.8% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Bethesda Academy struggles in that department as they've made 47.5% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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