The Stratford Academy Eagles had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.3 points), and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 70-52 win over Central Fellowship Christian Academy. Winning is a bit easier when your three-point shooting is a whole 24% better than the opposition, as Stratford Academy's was.
Stratford Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jarvis Smith ii, who scored 19 points along with nine rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Smith ii has scored at least 25% of Stratford Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bill Noblitt, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds.
Several Lancers players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brayden Emory, who scored 19 points. Those 19 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Carl Williams, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Stratford Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Stratford Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 893 points over their last 13 games. Central Fellowship Christian Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Tattnall Square Academy at 7:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Tattnall Square Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Georgia (Tattnall Square Academy is ranked 88th, while Central Fellowship Christian Academy is ranked 227th).
