The Tidewater Academy Warriors lost against the Fuqua Falcons back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Tidewater Academy took a 53-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fuqua. Tidewater Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sam Minix was his usual excellent self, scoring 22 points along with six rebounds and three blocks for Fuqua. That makes it eight consecutive games in which Minix has scored at least a third of Fuqua's points. Mason Pleasants was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Tidewater Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season. As for Fuqua, their victory bumped their record up to 4-16.
Tidewater Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Banner Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Banner Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 21 matches -- so hopefully Tidewater Academy likes a good challenge. As for Fuqua, they will head out on the road to take on Southampton Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Southampton Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Fuqua has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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