If Flint River Academy was riding high fresh off their 64-41 takedown of Twiggs Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Flint River Academy Wildcats were beaten by the St. Mary's Academy Bobcats 56-28 on Saturday. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Flint River Academy lost, don't look at Jamir Muhammad. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. D. J. Baums was another key player, posting seven points along with nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Flint River Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Flint River Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for St. Mary's Academy, the win snapped their losing streak at ten games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Flint River Academy Wildcats face off against the Lafayette Christian Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Flint River Academy is facing Lafayette Christian at the right time seeing as Lafayette Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for St. Mary's Academy, they will challenge Atlanta Jewish Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Atlanta Jewish Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.1 points per game this season.
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