A win for Legacy Academy just wasn't in the cards on Monday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Shining Star Sports Academy Panthers on the road and fell 90-61. Legacy Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-26.
Despite the defeat, Legacy Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Anderson Allen went 10 for 18 en route to 23 points plus two steals. Allen is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ahkei Carter, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Leading Shining Star Sports Academy to victory were Babacar Ly and Elijah Brown. Ly went 9 for 15 en route to 23 points plus six rebounds and two steals, while Brown went 8 for 11 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Ly is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Shamar Curley was another key player, posting eight points along with 12 rebounds and two steals.
Legacy Academy now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Shining Star Sports Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Legacy Academy will take on King Abdullah Academy in a tournament on Friday. As for Shining Star Sports Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 78-57 win against Greater Destiny Prep Academy on the 19th.
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