Ascension Classical was handed a 33-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 25-24 victory over the Freedom Life Academy Patriots.
When it comes to explaining why Freedom Life Academy lost, don't look at Jayla Wilson. Despite the final result, she dropped a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 steals. That was a full 66.7% of the Patriots' points, marking the fifth time in a row Wilson has posted more than a third of the team's points.
Ascension Classical's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-7. As for Freedom Life Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Ascension Classical will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on ARC Academy at 5:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Freedom Life Academy, they have already played their next game, a 43-21 defeat against Christian Home Educators Fellowship on the 16th.
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