Restoration Academy posted their closest win since November 13, 2023 on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Ezekiel Academy Knights out 52-49. That's more bragging rights for Restoration Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Restoration Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was DJ Ephriam, who scored 13 points. Ian Fuller was another key player, scoring 11 points.
Despite the loss, Ezekiel Academy still got an impressive performance from Kelson Free, who went 7 for 17 en route to 17 points plus five assists and five steals. The contest was Free's fifth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Taylor, who scored 14 points in addition to three steals.
The win made it two in a row for Restoration Academy and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Ezekiel Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-2 record.
Restoration Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Ezekiel Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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