Pee Dee Academy extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-3. They took a 57-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marlboro Academy Dragons. The Golden Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
As for Marlboro Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their 26-point performance the contest before.
It was another big night for Elijah Shepard, who posted 18 points and six assists. The matchup was his third in a row with at least 18 points. Sam Baker was another key player, putting up eight points.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pee Dee Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Carolina Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Marlboro Academy, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lee Academy at 7:30 p.m. on January 13, 2026.
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