After a string of nine wins dating back to last season, Banks Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 74-50 to the Valiant Cross Academy Warriors. The loss continues a trend for the Jets in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost three in a row.
Valiant Cross Academy found their leader in sophomore Deshawn Hall, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and 16 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hall has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jersey Farbes, who went 6 for 12 en route to 16 points plus eight assists and six rebounds.
The win for Valiant Cross Academy keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Banks Academy will take on Hope Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hope Christian Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Banks Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valiant Cross Academy, they will challenge Evangel Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Valiant Cross Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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