Having just played yesterday, the Leadership Academy Falcons will head out on the road to face off against the Piedmont Classical Bobcats at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Leadership Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 65.6 points per game this season.
On Thursday, Leadership Academy didn't have too much trouble with Cornerstone Charter as they won 62-48.
Caden Ryker
| 01/23/25 vs Cornerstone Charter | 6 |
| 01/22/25 vs Winston-Salem Prep | 2 |
| 01/16/25 vs Bishop McGuinness | 4 |
| 01/08/25 @ Carver | 3 |
| 01/03/25 vs Starmount | 4 |
Leadership Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Caden Ryker, who went 9 for 19 on his way to 22 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals, and Landon Burleyson, who went 9 of 22 en route to 22 points and three steals. Ryker has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Will Bovender was another key player, putting up three points and six assists.
Leadership Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cornerstone Charter only racked up seven assists.
Meanwhile, Piedmont Classical can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 51-23 victory over Bethany Community. The Bobcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 28 points or more this season.
Piedmont Classical's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Leadership Academy, their record now sits at 13-3.
Leadership Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Piedmont Classical when the teams last played back in December of 2024, winning 54-45. The rematch might be a little tougher for Leadership Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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