The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders and the Montverde Academy Eagles (ranked 17 and two in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile matchup. Lake Highland Prep took a 62-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of Montverde Academy on Saturday. Lake Highland Prep's loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Lake Highland Prep's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jada Eads, who scored 20 points along with 8 rebounds. Eads is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ari Woodard, who scored 12 points along with 4 steals.
It was another big night for Jaloni Cambridge, who scored 18 points along with 9 assists and 7 rebounds for Montverde Academy. The matchup was Cambridge's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Vivian Iwuchukwu was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Lake Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 6-1. As for Montverde Academy, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Lake Highland Prep will be playing at home against Lake Mary at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Mary is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Montverde Academy, they will take on Central Pointe Christian Academy National at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Central Pointe Christian Academy National's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four contests.
