If Morningside Academy was riding high fresh off their 58-38 takedown of Master's Academy last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Morningside Academy Eagles lost 69-44 to the Atlantic Christian Sharks on Tuesday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sharks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Morningside Academy had strong showings from Elijah Bell, who went 5 for 10 en route to 14 points plus seven rebounds and three steals, and AJ Chang, who went 5 for 10 en route to 15 points plus six assists and three steals. Bell is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Stephen Moss was another key player, earning six points.
Leading Atlantic Christian to victory were Gabriel Poitier and Mike Muscrella. Poitier scored ten points along with five rebounds and three steals, while Muscrella went 6 for 10 en route to 15 points. Another player making a difference was Xavier Chase, who had ten points.
Morningside Academy's defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3. As for Atlantic Christian, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morningside Academy will challenge West Melbourne Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morningside Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.4 points per game this season. As for Atlantic Christian, they will take on St. John Paul II Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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