The Bessemer Academy Rebels came tearing into Saturday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged Lee-Scott Academy out 63-61. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Bessemer Academy has posted yet this season.
Bessemer Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but JJ Jeter led the charge by scoring 15 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Jeter hasn't dropped below two steals for five straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyseon Smith, who scored ten points along with nine rebounds.
Bessemer Academy's win bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Lee-Scott Academy, their defeat ended a 18-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 18-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bessemer Academy will take on Monroe Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Monroe Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Lee-Scott Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Macon-East Montgomery Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Macon-East Montgomery Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 last Thursday.
