The Sparta Academy Warriors had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Clarke Prep 51-25. That looming 51-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Sparta Academy yet this season.
Sparta Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sam Cook out in front who scored 17 points. The game was Cook's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Robinson, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Sparta Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Clarke Prep, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-7.
Sparta Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Lowndes Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 2, 2024. Lowndes Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Sparta Academy in Alabama (Lowndes Academy is ranked 183rd, while Sparta Academy is ranked 369th). Clarke Prep will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bessemer Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2024.
