Atlanta Classical Academy posted their closest victory since November 25, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past the Elite Scholars Academy Royal Knights 50-47. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 69-47 back in December of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Atlanta Classical Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Miller McGowan, who posted 25 points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals. That makes it eight consecutive games in which McGowan has scored at least a third of Atlanta Classical Academy's points. Andres Wright was another key player, putting up 15 points and seven boards.
Atlanta Classical Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elite Scholars Academy only pulled down nine offensive rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Elite Scholars Academy lost, don't look at Xavier Charles-Jones. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points. Another player making a difference was Jayden Pitts, who had five points.
Atlanta Classical Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Elite Scholars Academy, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Atlanta Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 68-50 victory against Bowdon on the 31st. Elite Scholars Academy has also already played their next contest, a 58-47 loss against Manchester on the 31st.
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