Highland Tech was handed a two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Central Academy on Friday. The Highland Tech Rams put the hurt on the Central Academy Cougars with a sharp 42-20 victory. The Rams pushed the score to 33-13 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cougars had little chance of recovering from.
Highland Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Akela Taylor led the charge by scoring six points along with eight steals and seven assists. Taylor has been hot , having posted three or more steals the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Searby, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Highland Tech smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Academy only pulled down six.
When it comes to explaining why Central Academy lost, don't look at Jadah Pringle. Despite the final result, she posted seven points in addition to ten rebounds and four steals.
Highland Tech now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Central Academy, their defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Highland Tech has already played their next matchup, a 42-33 loss against Piedmont Community Charter on the 2nd. As for Central Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 66-43 defeat against Lee Park Prep on the 26th.
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