The American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots never got on the board in their matchup last Wednesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against the Iron Academy Swordsmen on Friday. They walked away with a 55-43 win over the Swordsmen.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston found their leader in underclassman Ben Allen, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 16 rebounds. Allen is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tristin Groves, who scored ten points along with two steals.
The win got American Leadership Academy-Johnston back to even at 8-8. As for Iron Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston will be playing at home against Howard at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Iron Academy, they will head out on the road to take on NC GBB Academy on Tuesday. One thing working in NC GBB Academy's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six matchups.
