The Union Academy Cardinals will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Hickory Grove Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Union Academy has given up an average of 50 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Union Academy took on Piedmont on Tuesday. The Cardinals lost 65-41 to the Panthers.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hickory Grove Christian). They really took it to Lee Park Prep for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-7 victory. With the Lions ahead 27-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Hickory Grove Christian found their leader in sophomore Lauren Feaster, who shot 40% from the field to rack up 19 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Feaster has scored all season. Vivienne Greywoode was another key player, putting up seven points and six steals.
Hickory Grove Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Union Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Hickory Grove Christian, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Union Academy against Hickory Grove Christian when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 71-21 victory. Will the Cardinals repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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