After a string of six wins, the Union Academy Cardinals's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 65-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of Albemarle. Union Academy has not had much luck with Albemarle recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Several Cardinals players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaiden Thompson, who scored 22 points along with six rebounds and two blocks. It was the first time this season that Thompson posted two or more blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Paisley Boatright, who scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks.
It was another big night for Amari Baldwin, who scored 30 points along with seven rebounds and four steals for Albemarle. Baldwin is crushing the point category: she's posted at least 16 every time she's taken the court this season. Jasmine Brown was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.
Union Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-4. As for Albemarle, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-3.
Union Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Albemarle, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Mountain Island Charter at 12:00 p.m. on February 27th. Mountain Island Charter is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Albemarle will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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