On Saturday, the M.L. King Lions didn't have quite enough to beat Cristo Rey Atlanta and fell 49-47.
Despite the loss, M.L. King saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Calvin Everhart Iii posted eight points along with 12 boards and six assists. Those 12 boards set a new season-high mark for Everhart Iii. The team also got some help courtesy of Emontae Gourdine, who earned 16 points and six rebounds.
Lions
| 01/26/24 @ Arabia Mountain | 25 |
| 12/16/23 @ Social Circle | 22 |
| 01/30/24 @ Chamblee | 20 |
| 11/28/23 vs Redan | 19 |
| 12/21/24 @ Cristo Rey Atlanta | 18 |
Even though they lost, M.L. King smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
M.L. King's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
M.L. King will be taking part in a tournament against McIntosh at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. M.L. King is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.4 points per game this season. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Drew Charter at 2:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025.
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