The Lakeside Vikings will face off against the Notre Dame Academy Irish Wolfhounds at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lakeside has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while Notre Dame Academy will come in with three straight wins.
Lakeside is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Woodward Academy on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Lakeside took a blow against Woodward Academy, falling 78-49. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-17.
| 12/09/23 @ Mount Paran Christian | 10 |
| 01/20/24 @ North Atlanta | 7 |
| 01/16/25 @ Woodward Academy | 6 |
| 12/29/23 vs Sumter Academy | 5 |
| 12/11/24 @ Dunwoody | 5 |
Sam Shapiro put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 5 for 8 en route to 13 points and six rebounds. That's the most boards he has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Bennion, who posted seven points.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Notre Dame Academy over Praise Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Notre Dame Academy blew Praise Academy out of the water with an 86-40 final score. The Irish Wolfhounds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 35 points or more this season.
Notre Dame Academy's win came from a few key players Lakeside will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Geronimo Holmes, who went 10 of 17 on his way to 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ki?Andrey Thomas, who went 7 for 14 en route to 18 points and four steals.
Notre Dame Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Lakeside's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Notre Dame Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Lakeside has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 24.5 boards per game. However, it's not like Notre Dame Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.9 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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