Wardlaw Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 50-25 to the Curtis Baptist Crusaders on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Curtis Baptist got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaliyah Terry out in front who earned 16 points plus five steals. The contest was Terry's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Lily Kilroy was another key player, going 6 for 15 en route to 16 points plus five steals.
Curtis Baptist's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wardlaw Academy and Jefferson Davis Academy are set to duel on Monday. As for Curtis Baptist, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mead Hall Episcopal School at 6:15 p.m. on December 5th.
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