Mercy Prep Academy waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They snuck past the UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES with a 70-65 win. While the Royals didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Mercy Prep Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Eli Lawson out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 18 rebounds. Dylan Baker was another key player, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Mercy Prep Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for UME Preparatory Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy Prep Academy will venture away from home to take on St. Paul's Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mercy Prep Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for UME Preparatory Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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