Mercy Prep Academy won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They lost 70-48 to the Highlands Blazers. 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.
Several Royals players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Bradley Lewis, who scored ten points along with six assists and six rebounds. Jaden Mallard was another key player, scoring 13 points plus eight rebounds and three steals.
Mercy Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Highlands, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Mercy Prep Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Athens Christian Preparatory Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercy Prep Academy is facing Athens Christian Preparatory Academy at the right time seeing as Athens Christian Preparatory Academy is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Highlands, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lakehill Prep at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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