Bell Creek Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 53-46 victory over the Wharton Wildcats on Monday.
Bell Creek Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Natalia Long led the charge by going 7 for 16 on her way to 18 points and five rebounds. Christyana Allen was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Bell Creek Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wharton only pulled down six offensive rebounds.
Wharton's loss came despite strong showings from Kaytee Tyler and Janyia Scott. Tyler posted 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, while Scott went 6 of 13 on her way to 15 points and four steals. Scott has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Hurst, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
Bell Creek Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Wharton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Bell Creek Academy Panthers duke it out with the Academy of the Holy Names Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Wharton, they will take on King at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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