Glynn Academy hadn't done well against Brunswick recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Glynn Academy Terrors came out on top against the Brunswick Pirates by a score of 50-37. This was a revenge game for the Terrors: when they faced off against the Pirates back in January, they had to take a 50-39 loss.
Glynn Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alyssa Martin led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Martin has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Janiyah Spaulding was another key player, going 6 of 13 en route to 14 points in addition to eight boards and six steals.
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Glynn Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 11 consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Brunswick saw an underclassman step up: freshman Samyya Gilbert posted ten points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Patrice Mungin, who put up eight points and three steals.
Glynn Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-10. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.7 points per game. As for Brunswick, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-6.
Glynn Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 44-36 win against Richmond Hill on the 1st. As for Brunswick, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-30 victory against South Effingham on the 1st.
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