Sparta Academy's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They secured a 46-42 W over the Snook Christian Academy Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 43-27 back in December of 2024.
Sparta Academy found their leader in sophomore Koltin Barlow, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. JaKarie Cheatham was another key player, putting up six points and four steals.
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Sparta Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Josh Gabel, who posted ten points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Dawson Pierce, who had seven points and three steals.
The victory got Sparta Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Snook Christian Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-8.
Sparta Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-36 win against Jackson Academy on the 28th. Snook Christian Academy has also already played their next game, a 64-38 victory against South Baldwin Christian Academy on the 28th.
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