The LaFayette Ramblers will head out on the road to take on the Excel Christian Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, LaFayette beat Berean Academy 55-49.
Meanwhile, Excel Christian Academy had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points) and they went ahead and made it eight on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 64-61 victory over the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since January 7th.
Excel Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Aston Chappell, who shot 60% from beyond the arc to rack up 20 points and six boards. Those 20 points set a new season-high mark for Chappell. Another player making a difference was Jamari Gatson, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.
Excel Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
LaFayette's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Excel Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.
LaFayette won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in November, slipping by Excel Christian Academy 71-70. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Ramblers since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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