After flying high against Edgewood Academy last Monday, Abbeville Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Generals came up short against the Ezekiel Academy Knights on Thursday, falling 48-23. The game marked the Generals' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Leading Ezekiel Academy to victory were Gianna Johnson and Addi Newell. Johnson shot 45% from the field on her way to 12 points and six boards, while Newell posted eight points and five steals. Newell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 13 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Hadley Sirmon, who scored four points and nine rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Abbeville Christian Academy fell to 5-1. As for Ezekiel Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Coming up, Abbeville Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Bessemer Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ezekiel Academy, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Chilton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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