Evangel Christian Academy hadn't done well against Macon-East Montgomery Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Evangel Christian Academy Lions walked away with a 39-29 victory over the Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Leading Evangel Christian Academy to victory were Mariah Curry and Erica Burton. Curry went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus three steals, while Burton scored 12 points in addition to three steals. L'Oreal Lewis was another key player, earning two points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Jamiyah Powell and Miya Tatum. Powell dropped a double-double on 19 points and 27 rebounds, while Tatum had six points in addition to seven steals and six rebounds. Powell's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Evangel Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Evangel Christian Academy Lions face off against the Edgewood Academy Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Edgewood Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Evangel Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Escambia Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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