The Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy Eagles will square off against the Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past Mountain View Christian Academy with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 53-35.
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Arianna Ritz, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 rebounds. Ritz has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Perpetua Norton, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 22 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Asheboro Hybrid Academy waltzed into their match on Thursday with six straight wins but they left with seven. They walked away with a 47-38 win over Gospel Light Christian.
Asheboro Hybrid Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emily West, who scored 24 points along with five rebounds and five blocks. Kayden Mabe was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds and four blocks.
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Asheboro Hybrid Academy, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-10.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 33.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Asheboro Hybrid Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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