It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Fayetteville Academy Eagles had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 77-60 win over the Crusaders. Winning may never get old, but Fayetteville Academy sure is getting used to it with their 14th in a row.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Fayetteville Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Derrick Green, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 20 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Isaac Tatum, who scored 21 points along with four steals.
Harrells Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Antonio McKoy, who scored 27 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Zicareian Mcneil, who scored 17 points along with two steals.
Fayetteville Academy pushed their record up to 27-4 with that win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.8 points per game. As for Harrells Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-12.
Fayetteville Academy's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Wayne Country Day at 5:00 p.m. on February 20th. Fayetteville Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,138 points over their last 14 contests. Harrells Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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