After having lost a blowout in their previous game against John Paul II, Patrick Henry Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 54-39 win over the St. John's Christian Academy Cavaliers. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lillian Lucas was nothing short of spectacular: she scored 16 points in addition to eight rebounds and seven steals. Laney Futch was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Patrick Henry Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Patrick Henry Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for St. John's Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry Academy and Thomas Heyward Academy are set to duel on Monday. As for St. John's Christian Academy, they will challenge St. John's at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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