Harding Academy proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 48) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Millington Central Trojans 58-55. The win was nothing new for the Lions as they're now sitting on five straight.
Millington Central's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aiden Maclin, who went 6 for 13 en route to 18 points. What's more, Maclin also posted a 57% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Tayshaun Dye was another key player, posting ten points along with eight rebounds.
Harding Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.5 points per game. As for Millington Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harding Academy will square off against Fairley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Millington Central, they will welcome Dyer County at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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