Sparta Academy was the 46-42 winner over Snook Christian Academy when they last played one another last Monday, but their luck changed this time around. The Sparta Academy Warriors took a 44-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Snook Christian Academy Eagles on Friday. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 01/31/25 @ Snook Christian Academy | 23 |
| 01/30/25 vs Fort Dale Academy | 16 |
| 01/28/25 vs Jackson Academy | 13 |
| 01/27/25 vs Snook Christian Academy | 11 |
| 01/16/25 @ Escambia Academy | 11 |
Despite the defeat, Sparta Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Koltin Barlow went 10 for 15 on his way to 23 points and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Barlow has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Sparta Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Snook Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josh Gabel, who went 5 of 8 en route to 13 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dawson Pierce, who posted 12 points and five steals.
Sparta Academy now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Snook Christian Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-8.
Sparta Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 40-35 victory against Monroe Academy on the 3rd. As for Snook Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 71-55 loss against Escambia Academy on the 3rd.
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