There's no place like home for Pillow Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They strolled past the Rossville Christian Academy Wolves with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 44-28. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 36th in Mississippi, while the Wolves are ranked 158th in Tennessee), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the loss, Rossville Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Mikaila Evans posted three points and 11 boards.
Pillow Academy has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Rossville Christian Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Pillow Academy will take on Starkville Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Starkville Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Pillow Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rossville Christian Academy, they will host Bayou Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayou Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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