The Union Academy Cardinals will face off against the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
It was a proper cat-fight when Union Academy faced off against Hickory Grove Christian on Thursday. The Cardinals fell 42-35 to the Lions. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Union Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Laney Hildreth posted 22 points. That was a full 62.9% of the Cardinals' points, marking the third time in a row Hildreth has earned more than a third of the team's points. Amy Thomas was another key player, putting up seven points.
Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to North Raleigh Christian Academy by a score of 65-52. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Knights: they've now lost six in a row.
Union Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Union Academy against Metrolina Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2017, as the squad secured a 69-24 victory. Do the Cardinals have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Warriors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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