The Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They snuck past Clarendon Hall with a 42-38 victory. This was payback for Andrew Jackson Academy, who suffered a 44-37 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Andrew Jackson Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but McKinley Beard led the charge by scoring 11 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. Beard is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rileigh Barnes, who scored 13 points along with four steals.
Andrew Jackson Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season. As for Clarendon Hall, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Andrew Jackson Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Saints at 6:00 p.m. on February 2nd. As for Clarendon Hall, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on February 2nd. Hopefully Andrew Jackson Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 22 on Thursday.
