Macon-East Montgomery Academy and Lowndes Academy met for a duel on Friday where Macon-East Montgomery Academy couldn't get it done. The Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 38-37 to the Lowndes Academy Rebels. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rebels apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2017.
Despite the defeat, Macon-East Montgomery Academy had strong showings from Jamiyah Powell, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Miya Tatum, who had eight points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Powell is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Macon-East Montgomery Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy and Ezekiel Academy will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. As for Lowndes Academy, they will take on Edgewood Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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