The Halifax Academy Knights entered their tilt with the Bridge to Independence Wildcats with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Halifax Academy took down Bridge to Independence 81-63 on Monday. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Bridge to Independence's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaydan Jeantinord, who scored 19 points along with four blocks and three steals. Jeantinord is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brock D'Alessandro, who scored nine points along with 14 assists and three steals.
Halifax Academy pushed their record up to 16-3 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 35.11 points. As for Bridge to Independence, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Halifax Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Beacon of Hope Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd. Beacon of Hope Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Bridge to Independence won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Star Athletes Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd.
