High Point Christian Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Concord Academy Eagles 77-19 on Friday. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-8.
Concord Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ava McDermott out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine steals. McDermott has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. Justice Alexander was another key player, going 7 for 13 en route to 21 points plus five rebounds.
The win was the third in a row for Concord Academy, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the High Point Christian Academy Cougars challenge the Hickory Grove Christian Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Concord Academy has already played their next matchup, a 71-56 victory against Watauga on the 23rd.
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