Covenant Academy lost against John Hancock Academy back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Covenant Academy Rams fell 48-41 to the John Hancock Academy Rebels. While the Rams didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rebels 15-10 in the first quarter.
Covenant Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Katie Mixon, who went 8-for-20 to rack up 16 points and six rebounds. Danielle Williams was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Covenant Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups.
John Hancock Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kandler Martin, who posted 22 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Martin has scored at least a third of John Hancock Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Rackley, who had 17 points.
Covenant Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for John Hancock Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-13 record this season.
Covenant Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 40-24 loss against Strong Rock Christian on the 6th. As for John Hancock Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 44-33 defeat against Thomas Jefferson Academy on the 6th.
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