With a playoff game on the line, the Dayspring Academy Shires rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles and snuck past 43-40. Winning may never get old, but Dayspring Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
It was another big night for John-Michael Martin, who shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and almost dropped a double-double on 26 points and nine rebounds. Martin is crushing the steal category: he's posted at least four every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Jackson, who scored eight points along with nine steals and five assists.
Dayspring Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-19 record this season. As for Metro Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-9 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Dayspring Academy will square off against Madison Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Dayspring Academy is facing Madison Academy at the right time seeing as Madison Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Metro Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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