The Jordan Red Jackets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They fell just short of Academy for Classical Education by a score of 55-52. If Jordan hoped to take revenge for the 65-57 defeat against they when the teams met, then they were left disappointed.
Academy for Classical Education's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylon Davis, who scored 24 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks. Davis continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kanyin Oni, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Jordan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Academy for Classical Education, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13.
Jordan won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Spencer at 1:30 p.m. on January 27th. Spencer knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 18 matchups -- so hopefully Jordan likes a good challenge. As for Academy for Classical Education, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Kendrick at 4:30 p.m. on January 27th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Kendrick is ranked 507th, while Academy for Classical Education is ranked 504th).
