Sparta Academy is 8-2 against Monroe Academy since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sparta Academy Warriors just played last night, but they'll still head out to face the Monroe Academy Volunteers at 2:30 p.m. on December 29th. Sparta Academy's defense has only allowed 29.9 points per game this season, so Monroe Academy's offense will have their work cut out for Monroe Academy.
On Thursday, Sparta Academy strolled past Pickens Academy with points to spare, taking the game 60-42. With that win, Sparta Academy brought their scoring average up to 50.5 points per game.
Jamie Ellissa Deason was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Mary Trainham Brock was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Meanwhile, Monroe Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on December 11th after their third straight loss. They took a 41-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sparta Academy. Monroe Academy has struggled against Sparta Academy recently, as their match on December 11th was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Sparta Academy's victory bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Monroe Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Sparta Academy beat Monroe Academy 41-32 in their previous matchup on December 11th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sparta Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
