Halifax Academy hasn't had much luck against Rocky Mount Academy recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. Having just played yesterday, the Halifax Academy Vikings will jump right back in to play the Rocky Mount Academy Eagles at 2:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Halifax Academy beat Fayetteville Academy 35-29. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won four in a row.
Meanwhile, Rocky Mount Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Faith Christian 63-35. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Rocky Mount Academy's win came from a few key players Halifax Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Taylor Carmichael, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Her afternoon made it 11 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Daza, who posted 12 points in addition to seven assists and five boards.
Rocky Mount Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Halifax Academy's record is now 10-8. As for Rocky Mount Academy, their record is now 18-0.
Halifax Academy lost to Rocky Mount Academy on the road by a decisive 50-34 margin when the teams last played last Wednesday. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Carmichael, who earned 31 points and six rebounds. Now that Halifax Academy knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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