If the American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors were riding high off their 103-42 takedown of the Globe Tigers last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood fell 78-66 to the Knights on Tuesday. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
When it comes to explaining why American Leadership Academy - Ironwood lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jackson Chapman. Despite the final result, he scored 21 points. Chapman is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jackson Edgerton, who scored 14 points along with five assists.
Leading Gilbert Christian to victory were Lopemi. Omole and Keon Talgo. Omole dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Talgo scored 24 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Omole is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jace Olson, who scored 11 points.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood's loss dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Gilbert Christian, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-4.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gophers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Florence has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 193 points over their last three matchups. As for Gilbert Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 57.7 points per game this season.
