Friendship Collegiate Academy's tournament run continued when they took on James Madison on Monday. The Friendship Collegiate Academy Knights came up short against the James Madison Warhawks, falling 59-34. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Knights came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked eighth in District of Columbia, while the Warhawks are ranked 73rd in Virginia).
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Z'Niyah Moore, who posted four points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Jonae McKnight, who put up nine points.
Friendship Collegiate Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 3-8. As for James Madison, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Friendship Collegiate Academy will venture away from home to challenge Thurgood Marshall Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for James Madison, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Centreville at 5:45 p.m. on January 10, 2025.
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