After flying high against SouthLake Christian Academy last Friday, Metrolina Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors were outmatched by the Concord Academy Eagles and fell 69-25. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Eagles are ranked 34th).
Despite the loss, Metrolina Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Jenna Carlson, who posted seven points and 11 rebounds. Emily King was another key player, putting up six points and six boards.
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Even though they lost, Metrolina Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Leading Concord Academy to victory were Taylor Smith and Justice Alexander. Smith dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Alexander went 11 for 21 on her way to 27 points along with seven assists and six steals. Alexander's evening made it 12 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Faith Bekich, who earned ten points in addition to seven boards and five blocks.
Metrolina Christian Academy's record is now 13-9. As for Concord Academy, their win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 23-6.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Gaston Day the next time they take the court. Concord Academy will host Gaston Day at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Metrolina Christian Academy will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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