Pataula Charter Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-35 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pelham Hornets.
Pelham was led to victory by Micheal Battle and Kevin Taylor. Battle dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Taylor went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points in addition to six boards and four blocks. Battle is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dorian Williams, who posted nine points and four steals.
Pataula Charter Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Pelham, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Pataula Charter Academy has already played their next contest, a 78-37 loss against Mitchell County on the 14th. As for Pelham, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 78-44 defeat against Calhoun County on the 14th.
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