Legacy Academy had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 7-15 to make it four. They took a 68-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy Eagles. The Silverbacks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 73-52.
When it comes to explaining why Legacy Academy lost, don't look at Bryant Scales. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 28 points and ten rebounds. That was a full 45.2% of the Silverbacks' points, marking the fourth time in a row Scales has posted more than a third of the team's points. Lawrence Akins was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.
As for Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-13 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Among those leading the charge was Alex Twins, who put up 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Curley, who earned 15 points.
Legacy Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 49-31 victory against Monte Del Sol Charter on the 12th. As for Native American Community Academy/Evangel Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 72-28 defeat against Menaul on the 12th.
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