Leake Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 54-37 victory over the Pillow Academy Mustangs. The 54-point effort marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Leake Academy was led to victory by Jenna Allen and Sarah Prince. Allen went 6 for 10 en route to 20 points plus five rebounds, while Prince went 7 for 15 en route to 17 points plus three steals. Allen continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Anna Morgan Young was another key player, posting eight points.
Leake Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Leake Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Pillow Academy, their defeat ended a 15-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3.
Leake Academy will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Central Hinds Academy at 7:00 p.m. Leake Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.5 points per game this season. As for Pillow Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Jackson Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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