Macon-East Montgomery Academy and Valiant Cross Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Macon-East Montgomery Academy had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 58-39 to the Valiant Cross Academy Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Warriors are ranked 53rd).
Valiant Cross Academy found their leader in sophomore Deshawn Hall, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. Hall is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last 52 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Archie, who posted 11 points.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for Valiant Cross Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 23-5.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Valiant Cross Academy, they will square off against Bessemer Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Bessemer Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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