Tuscaloosa Home Educators lost against Ezekiel Academy two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Tuscaloosa Home Educators Warriors lost 54-31 to the Ezekiel Academy Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Warriors have suffered since February 16, 2024.
Tuscaloosa Home Educators' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amelia Arsenault, who posted 12 points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Layken Horton, who earned eight points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Tuscaloosa Home Educators smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ezekiel Academy only pulled down seven offensive rebounds.
Ezekiel Academy was led to victory by Gianna Johnson and Addi Newell. Johnson went 7-for-9 to rack up 16 points and eight boards, while Newell went 5-for-9 on her way to 13 points and four steals. Thanks to that strong game, Johnson now owns an excellent 45.4% field goal percentage. Samiya Ballard was another key player, putting up nine points.
Tuscaloosa Home Educators has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season. As for Ezekiel Academy, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 23-3.
Tuscaloosa Home Educators does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ezekiel Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 37-21 win against Evangel Christian on the 15th.
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