The 1 of 1 Academy - will challenge the Wilson Tigers at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. 1 of 1 Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Wilson likes a good challenge.
1 of 1 Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Central Pointe Christian Academy, who was ranked seventh in their home state at the time (1 of 1 Academy was ranked tenth). 1 of 1 Academy walked away with a 57-50 win over Central Pointe Christian Academy on Monday.
Alyssa Hankerson
| 01/20/25 vs Central Pointe Christian Academy | 6 |
| 11/29/24 vs Concord | 5 |
| 12/13/24 vs Tournament Opponent | 5 |
| 01/19/25 vs St. Margaret's | 4 |
| 01/05/25 vs Oak City Prep | 4 |
Alyssa Hankerson was her usual excellent self, going 6 for 14 en route to 17 points and six rebounds. That's the most boards she has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alana Hankerson, who posted nine points and four steals.
1 of 1 Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Wilson earned a 43-32 victory over South Florence last Tuesday.
Wilson's win came from a few key players 1 of 1 Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Logan Murray, who went 7 of 14 on her way to 17 points and seven rebounds. She has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. LeaNISSA Swinton was another key player, putting up eight points along with ten boards and four steals.
1 of 1 Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points per game. As for Wilson, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
Keep an eye on the arc in Saturday's match: 1 of 1 Academy has made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having averaged 8.2 threes per game. It's a different story for Wilson, though, as they've been averaging only 3.1 three-pointers. Given 1 of 1 Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Wilson will need to find a way to close that gap.
1 of 1 Academy took their victory against Wilson in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 72-50. Does 1 of 1 Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wilson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
