You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Gray Collegiate Academy on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Midland Valley Mustangs out of the water with a 68-22 final score. With the War Eagles ahead 36-13 at the half, the game was all but over already.
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Gray Collegiate Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kadence Walker-Lee out in front who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 13 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Walker-Lee a new career-high in blocks (three). Karlee Phelps was another key player, going 5 for 6 on her way to 10 points in addition to seven boards and five assists.
Gray Collegiate Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Gray Collegiate Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Midland Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Gray Collegiate Academy will head out to face off against North Augusta at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Augusta's defense has only allowed 28.8 points per game this season, so Gray Collegiate Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. Midland Valley will take on Brookland-Cayce in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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