Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Haas Hall Academy). They put the hurt on the Decatur Bulldogs with a sharp 65-45 win on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mastiff as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Haas Hall Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ace Clardy led the charge by going 8 for 17 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Clardy continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ali Malik, who posted 11 points plus seven assists and two steals.
Haas Hall Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Haas Hall Academy's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. As for Decatur, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Magazine the next time they take the court. Haas Hall Academy will head out to face Magazine at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Decatur will host them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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