Ascend Leadership Academy had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-7 to make it 11. They fell just short of the Clover Garden School Grizzlies by a score of 23-20. If the Aviators were looking for revenge after losing 40-19 to the Grizzlies when the teams met back in January, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Claire Marshall was Ascend Leadership Academy's leading scorer, having posted 11 points. Kimari Cross held things down on the boards with eight rebounds.
As for Clover Garden School, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since November 22, 2024.
Clover Garden School found their leader in freshman Gracie Vincent, who posted four points and five steals. Vincent is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in each of the last four games she's played.
Ascend Leadership Academy and Riverside Christian Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Aviators' defense better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 51.8 points per game this season. Clover Garden School will take on Southern Wake Academy in a holiday battle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense has only allowed 25 points per game this season, so the Grizzlies' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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