Union Academy had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. They strolled past the Monroe Redhawks with points to spare, taking the game 78-61. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Cardinals, who until this game were averaging 27.95 points allowed.
Union Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Paisley Boatright out in front who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 14 boards. That's the most points Boatright has posted since back in December of 2024. Ranon Suttle was another key player, putting up 21 points and six rebounds.
Cardinals
| 02/12/25 @ Monroe | 78-61 |
| 02/11/25 vs Mount Pleasant | 58-43 |
| 02/07/25 vs South Stanly | 69-17 |
| 02/04/25 @ Gray Stone Day | 59-15 |
Union Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 34 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Monroe saw an underclassman step up: freshman Janiyah Boyd went 15-for-30 on her way to 32 points in addition to eight assists and three blocks. That was a full 52.5% of Monroe's points, marking the 14th time in a row Boyd has earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Summer Jones, who scored 14 points and three steals.
Union Academy pushed their record up to 20-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 39.2 points. As for Monroe, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-5.
Union Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Monroe, they have already played their next matchup, a 77-53 loss against Forest Hills on the 14th.
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