If the Flint River Academy Wildcats were feeling good off their 67-43 takedown of LaGrange Academy last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Flint River Academy fell to Oak Mountain Academy 47-43. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Flint River Academy of the 45-31 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Flint River Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cale Cartwright, who scored nine points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Cartwright is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jamir Muhammad, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Oak Mountain Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Beepathsing, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds. Jeb Harper was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Flint River Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Oak Mountain Academy, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Flint River Academy will challenge St. George's at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Georgia (St. George's is ranked 573rd, while Flint River Academy is ranked 560th). As for Oak Mountain Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against LaGrange Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Mountain Academy is facing LaGrange Academy at the right time seeing as LaGrange Academy is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
