Basketball Recap: Restoration Academy Skates Past Bessemer Academy with Ease

Restoration Academy

Margin (Wins)

11/26/24 vs Trinity Christian	58
01/13/25 vs Banks Academy	57
01/27/25 @ Banks Academy	54
12/20/24 vs Banks Academy	47
11/07/24 vs Trinity Christian	42

Restoration Academy hadn't done well against Bessemer Academy recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Restoration Academy breezed by the Bessemer Academy Rebels to the tune of 66-36. Restoration Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 23 points or more this season.

Restoration Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leah Thomas led the charge by putting up 24 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Williams-Scott, who posted 17 points.

The win (which was Restoration Academy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-12. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.7 points per game. As for Bessemer Academy, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.

As of now, neither Restoration Academy nor Bessemer Academy have any future games scheduled.