Excel Christian Academy had won two straight games and Evan Chappell did his part to make it three on Friday. The Excel Christian Academy Eagles strolled past Cornerstone Prep Academy with points to spare, taking the game 85-71 thanks in part to Chappell, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. The matchup was his third in a row with at least ten points.
Another player making a difference was Jorge Ricardo, who went 5 for 11 en route to 11 points plus three steals. Ricardo is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season.
Excel Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cornerstone Prep Academy only racked up four.
Cornerstone Prep Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Seth Bledsoe, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds, and Simeon Greene, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds.
Excel Christian Academy's record now sits at 3-0. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Excel Christian Academy will venture away from home to square off against South Paulding at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Excel Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they will welcome Dominion Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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