Leadership Academy lost against College Prep & Leadership Academy back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Leadership Academy Falcons took a blow against the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals, falling 77-48. The Falcons were down 58-33 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Despite the loss, Leadership Academy still got an impressive performance from Caden Ryker, who posted 21 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Landon Burleyson, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 12 points.
It was another big night for Marlon Carson, who went 6 for 12 en route to 15 points and seven steals for College Prep & Leadership Academy. That's the most steals Carson has posted since back in January of 2024. Robert Knotts III was another key player, putting up 14 points and eight assists.
Leadership Academy's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 15-6. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 17-4.
Leadership Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Carver at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Leadership Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.1 points per game this season. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Cornerstone Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. College Prep & Leadership Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Cornerstone Charter likes a good challenge.
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