Tri-Cities's game on Saturday was all tied up 22-22 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 65-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Woodward Academy War Eagles. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the War Eagles: they've now lost nine in a row.
Alyssia Bandele
| 02/15/25 @ Woodward Academy | 2 |
| 02/07/25 @ Decatur | 1 |
| 02/04/25 vs Dunwoody | 1 |
| 01/31/25 @ Lakeside | 1 |
| 01/09/25 @ Dunwoody | 1 |
Tri-Cities' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alyssia Bandele, who went 7-for-9 en route to 16 points and eight boards. The dominant performance also gave Bandele a new career-high in blocks (two). Another player making a difference was Emari Benton, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks.
Woodward Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayla Whitner, who went 7-for-17 to rack up 22 points and five boards. Whitner's afternoon made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. Z Williams was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Tri-Cities' defeat dropped their record down to 20-5. As for Woodward Academy, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 21-5.
Tri-Cities has already played their next match (against Newnan), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Woodward Academy, they will challenge Dutchtown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Woodward Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 15 contests.
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