Monroe Academy and Evangel Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Monroe Academy had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Evangel Christian Academy Lions, falling 64-24. While losing is never fun, the Volunteers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while the Lions are ranked 79th).
Monroe Academy has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Evangel Christian Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-5.
Monroe Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Evangel Christian Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Lions duke it out with the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Springwood knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Evangel Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
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