Basketball Recap: Summit Academy Falls Despite Big Games from Skyla Lawrence and Alana Rivers

If Summit Academy was feeling good fresh off their 36-16 takedown of Varsity Opponent on Sunday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Summit Academy Eagles fell 31-20 to the John Jay Wolves on Monday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolves apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.

Summit Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Alana Rivers, who posted eight points in addition to 11 rebounds and seven steals, and Skyla Lawrence, who scored four points. That's the most steals Rivers has posted since back in February of 2024.

Summit Academy's loss dropped their record down to 15-8. As for John Jay, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 12-8.

When Summit Academy and John Jay next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Summit Academy will try to stop Inwood Academy's eight-game winning streak when the meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Summit Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.3 points per game this season. Similarly, John Jay will face off against Somers and their three-game winning streak at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Summit Academy's defense has only allowed 28.1 points per game this season, so John Jay's offense will have their work cut out for them.