Grace Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 points), and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 34-16 victory over Providence Prep. Given Grace Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 510th, while Providence Prep is ranked 1345th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Grace Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reagan Johnson, who scored five points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. Kara Martin was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with three steals.
Providence Prep's loss came despite strong showings from Lilly Hodge and Daphne Patrick. Hodge scored seven points along with eight steals and seven rebounds, while Patrick scored seven points along with six rebounds and two steals. Hodge is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played.
Grace Academy's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. As for Providence Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grace Academy will take on Austin Royals HomeSchool at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Austin Royals HomeSchool and Grace Academy are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Providence Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Valor Preparatory Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valor Preparatory Academy's defense has only allowed 27.9 points per game this season, so Providence Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
