After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, the Notre Dame Academy Irish Wolfhounds were happy to have found some success on Monday. They came out on top against Cross Keys by a score of 67-58. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Notre Dame Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hiram Balthazar, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. Jakobi Enrique was another key contributor, scoring 20 points along with five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Cross Keys lost, one person who can't be blamed is Keandre Tucker. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Tucker has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Geronimo Edwards, who scored ten points.
Notre Dame Academy pushed their record up to 4-12 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.0 points per game. As for Cross Keys, their loss dropped their record down to 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Furtah Prep has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,398 points over their last 19 matchups. As for Cross Keys, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Jaguar at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Georgia (Atlanta Jewish Academy is ranked 564th, while the Indians are ranked 553rd).
