After losing to Wicksburg the last time they met, Houston Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Houston Academy Raiders escaped with a win on Monday against the Wicksburg Panthers by the margin of a single free throw, 35-34. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Raiders.
| 01/27/25 @ Wicksburg | 5 |
| 11/25/24 vs Dale County | 5 |
| 01/25/25 vs Slocomb | 3 |
| 01/10/25 vs Wicksburg | 3 |
| 01/18/25 @ Rehobeth | 2 |
Houston Academy was led to victory by Mary Helen Mendheim and Molly Rutland. Mendheim dropped a double-double on ten points and 18 rebounds, while Rutland posted 13 points in addition to six boards and five steals. That's the most steals Rutland has posted since back in November of 2024. Elizabeth Liddon was another key player, putting up six points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Houston Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Houston Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Wicksburg, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-10 record this season.
Houston Academy has already played their next contest (against Wicksburg), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Wicksburg has also has no score uploaded for their next game, this one against Samson.
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