On Friday, The Classical Academy Titans came up short against the Holy Family Tigers and fell 53-43. The contest marked the Titans' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why The Classical Academy lost, don't look at Ky Walker. Despite the final result, he posted eight points in addition to 13 rebounds and three steals. AJ McFarlane was another key player, putting up ten points.
Holy Family had a senior duo take command as Roman Elliott scored 13 points along with eight boards and three steals and Rocco Howes went 5-for-8 to rack up 11 points and six rebounds. Howes is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last nine games he's played. Another player making a difference was Matthew Evans, who had five points.
The Classical Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-5 record this season. Holy Family is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season.
The Classical Academy and Holy Family are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Classical Academy will challenge DSST: College View at 7:00 p.m. on March 7th. DSST: College View is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.3 points per game this season. As for Holy Family, they will face off against The Pinnacle at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Holy Family also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 58.3 points per game.
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