LaFayette managed to slip by Excel Christian Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Ramblers had to suffer through an 83-47 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The Ramblers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-19.
Excel Christian Academy's win on Thursday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from DaMir McBride, who shot 60% from the field on his way to 12 points in addition to eight assists and seven steals. Another player making a difference was Jamari Gatson, who went 8-for-12 to rack up 18 points along with seven boards and three steals.
LaFayette's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Excel Christian Academy, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3.
LaFayette will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Armuchee on the 29th. The Ramblers will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 66.14 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Excel Christian Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, an 89-76 victory against Trion on the 20th.
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