If Excel Christian Academy was feeling good fresh off their 72-52 takedown of Cornerstone Prep Academy last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles were just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 71-70 to the LaFayette Ramblers. The Eagles lost against the Ramblers in their previous head to head back in January of 2019, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 69-39 score last time.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jamari Gatson, who posted five points in addition to 13 rebounds and five blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason McKinney, who scored 22 points.
Excel Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Excel Christian Academy will face off against Chattooga at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for LaFayette, they will challenge Oakwood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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