The Pickens Academy Pirates's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. The match between Pickens Academy and Southern Academy wasn't particularly close, with Pickens Academy falling 49-35. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pickens Academy in their matchups with Southern Academy: they've now lost four in a row.
Madeline Chapman continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Southern Academy, dropping a triple-double on 18 points, ten rebounds, and 11 steals. Chapman is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Margaret Cooper was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds.
Pickens Academy bumped their record down to 4-4 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Southern Academy, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Pickens Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Southern Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southern Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Wilcox Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 19th.
