After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cheltenham, Renaissance Academy was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 57-17 win over the Abington Friends Abington Friends. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 32-11.
Renaissance Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brilan Biesecker led the charge by going 6 for 14 en route to 17 points plus five assists and five rebounds. Biesecker is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Raelyn Jones, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine steals.
Renaissance Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January.
Renaissance Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Abington Friends, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Renaissance Academy and Upper Merion Area are set to duel on Friday. As for Abington Friends, they will head out on the road to square off against Westtown at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Westtown will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Abington Friends surely won't give up without a fight.
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