The Elevate Academy Eagles were beaten by the BigTyme Prep Academy Bears 83-51 on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 685th, while the Bears are ranked 57th).
BigTyme Prep Academy was led to victory by Eli Hayeems and Zion Ibekwe. Hayeems almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Ibekwe dropped a double-double with 23 points and ten boards. The contest was Ibekwe's sixth in a row with at least 21 points. Another player making a difference was Z'Von King, who posted 11 points.
Elevate Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for BigTyme Prep Academy, they pushed their record up to 33-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Elevate Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for BigTyme Prep Academy, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 76-55 victory against PSAT Academy National on the 27th.
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