Banks Academy hasn't had much luck against Bessemer Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Banks Academy Jets are taking a road trip to take on the Bessemer Academy Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Banks Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Edgewood Academy by a score of 55-47.
Meanwhile, Bessemer Academy put another one in the bag back in December of 2024 to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 71-58 victory over Fort Dale Academy. Given the Rebels' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Eagles are ranked 232nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bessemer Academy's win came from a few key players Banks Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Joshua Thompson, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 16 points and five assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Brister, who posted 11 points and six assists.
Bessemer Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 22 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Bessemer Academy pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Banks Academy, their record now sits at 5-3.
Banks Academy came up short against Bessemer Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 67-62. Can Banks Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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