Bessemer Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Restoration Academy, falling 51-28. The Rebels were down 43-21 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Restoration Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayla Blocker, who posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Thomas, who scored 14 points.
Bessemer Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Restoration Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bessemer Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Edgewood Academy at 6:00 p.m. on January 30th. As for Restoration Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge North River Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North River Christian's defense has only allowed 27.1 points per game this season, so Restoration Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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