The Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets waltzed into their match on Friday with four straight wins but they left with five. They walked away with a 59-50 victory over Fork Union Military Academy. Given Randolph-Macon Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 133rd, while the Blue Devils are ranked 294th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Randolph-Macon Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chidera George led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 17 rebounds. George is crushing the block category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Bilal Kebbay was another key contributor, scoring 20 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Randolph-Macon Academy pushed their record up to 14-1 with that victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Fork Union Military Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Randolph-Macon Academy will challenge the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fork Union Military Academy, they will head out on the road to take on the Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Trinity Episcopal's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matches.
