Newberry Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their eighth straight loss. They took a 26-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of Richard Winn Academy. Newberry Academy has struggled against Richard Winn Academy recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Richard Winn Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Delaney Young, who scored 12 points.
Newberry Academy bumped their record down to 2-11 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 18.2 points per game. As for Richard Winn Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newberry Academy will take on Cambridge Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cambridge Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Newberry Academy in South Carolina (Cambridge Academy is ranked 109th, while Newberry Academy is ranked 250th). Richard Winn Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Wardlaw Academy at 6:15 p.m. on January 23rd.
