IMG Academy Silver was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets. While losing is never fun, the Ascenders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 609th in Florida, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 136th in Virginia).
Randolph-Macon Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Noah Negussie led the charge by going 6 for 15 en route to 16 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Nolan Kirabo, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
IMG Academy Silver's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Randolph-Macon Academy, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
IMG Academy Silver will challenge Combine Academy Varsity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Randolph-Macon Academy, they will square off against King Abdullah Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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