The Elite Scholars Academy Royal Knights's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of Mount Paran Christian by a score of 54-51. Elite Scholars Academy found out winning isn't easy when you make six fewer threes than your opponent.
Despite the loss, Elite Scholars Academy still got an impressive performance from D?allo Wiley, who scored ten points along with six assists and three steals. Wiley has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Chase Grant was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with six rebounds.
Mount Paran Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carson Harmon out in front who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Hewling, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Elite Scholars Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Mount Paran Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season.
Elite Scholars Academy will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Columbia at 7:30 p.m. Columbia has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,180 points over their last 16 contests. As for Mount Paran Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Walker at 7:00 p.m. Walker has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 582 points over their last nine matchups.
