After flying high against Varsity Opponent last Thursday, Mercy Prep Academy came back down to earth. The Mercy Prep Academy Royals took a 57-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highlands Blazers on Friday. The Royals' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Mercy Prep Academy lost, don't look at Bradley Lewis. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. Lewis is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaden Mallard, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Mercy Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Highlands, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Mercy Prep Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 44-34 victory against Providence Academy on the 7th. Highlands has also already played their next matchup, a 70-48 win against Mercy Prep Academy on the 7th.
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