With a playoff win on the line, Valiant Cross Academy rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They blew past the Bessemer Academy Rebels 67-40. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 15 games by 21 points or more this season.
02/12/25 vs Bessemer Academy | 12 |
02/07/25 @ Macon-East Montgomery Academy | 12 |
02/03/25 @ Fort Dale Academy | 12 |
01/30/25 @ Hooper Academy | 13 |
01/28/25 @ Evangel Christian Academy | 12 |
+ 48 more games |
Valiant Cross Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Deshawn Hall out in front who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 12 boards. Hall is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last 53 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Archie, who went 9-for-12 to rack up 18 points and five boards.
Valiant Cross Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bessemer Academy only racked up five assists.
Despite the loss, Bessemer Academy still got an impressive performance from Joshua Thompson, who posted 14 points. Jacob Rowell also deserves some recognition as he posted his first blocks of the season.
Valiant Cross Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which somehow still isn't as good as their 23-6 record this season. As for Bessemer Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 17-3.
Valiant Cross Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 55-46 victory against Hooper Academy on the 13th. Bessemer Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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