Excel Christian Academy won the last time they faced Sports Leadership & Management, and things went their way on Monday too. The Excel Christian Academy Spartans pulled ahead with a 36-35 photo finish over the Sports Leadership & Management Spartans. The win made it back-to-back victories for Excel Christian Academy.
Excel Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bianca Berbick led the charge by earning eight points plus 16 rebounds and four steals. Berbick has been hot recently, having posted ten or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Analise DeJesus, who had 11 points along with six steals and two blocks.
Excel Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Sports Leadership & Management lost, don't look at Samantha Montecdeoca. Despite the final result, she scored eight points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks. With that strong performance, Montecdeoca is now averaging an impressive 8.3 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Skylar Payne, who had nine points plus seven rebounds and two steals.
Excel Christian Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Sports Leadership & Management, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Excel Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against IMG Academy Blue at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Excel Christian Academy is facing IMG Academy Blue at the right time seeing as IMG Academy Blue is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Sports Leadership & Management, they and Cambridge Christian are set to duel on Tuesday.
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