If Will Carleton Academy was riding high fresh off their 73-52 takedown of Factoryville Christian on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars were beaten by the Marshall Academy Griffons 68-41 on Thursday. The game was a close 32-30 at the break, but unfortunately for the Cougars it sure didn't stay that way.
Will Carleton Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harrison Sands, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 19 rebounds. Another player making a difference was James Johnson, who posted seven points and eight boards.
Marshall Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Delray White led the charge by shooting 48% from the field en route to 29 points and four steals. The contest was White's sixth in a row with at least 19 points. Jayce Poindexter also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Will Carleton Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Marshall Academy, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Will Carleton Academy will head out to challenge Litchfield at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Marshall Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Factoryville Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marshall Academy will be up against Factoryville Christian's rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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