The Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Tigers pushed their score all the way to 62 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 78-62 bruising from Fairmont Heights. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North in their matchups with Fairmont Heights: they've now lost six in a row.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Amir Morton, who scored 14 points along with 5 assists and 5 rebounds, and Antonio Waddy who scored 13 points. Devin Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 10 points.
Fairmont Heights' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amari Brice-Johnson, who scored 21 points along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Zion McQueen, who scored 18 points along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Fairmont Heights, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North will head out on the road to face off against Gwynn Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairmont Heights, they will be playing at home against Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
