Memorial Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Providence Prep Rams and fell 75-23. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1707th, while the Rams are ranked 629th).
When it comes to explaining why Memorial Christian Academy lost, don't look at Cody Williams. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on ten points and 14 rebounds. Isaac Childs also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Even though they lost, Memorial Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Providence Prep only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.
Providence Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Asa Jackson out in front who went 7 for 8 en route to 14 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Bennett Jackson, who went 7 of 9 on his way to 16 points.
Memorial Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Providence Prep, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-2.
Memorial Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 40-35 loss against Methodist Children's Home on the 28th. As for Providence Prep, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-25 victory against St. Mary's on the 28th.
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