L.E.A.D. Academy scored the most points they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 46-45 to the Northview Chiefs. The loss leaves the Lions without a win on the season.
Despite the defeat, L.E.A.D. Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Andrew Holcomb posted 15 points along with seven steals. Those seven steals set a new season-high mark for Holcomb. Landon Palmer was another key player, scoring eight points plus ten rebounds and two blocks.
Even though they lost, L.E.A.D. Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Northview's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryson Orso, who almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Levins, who scored nine points in addition to six rebounds and two steals.
L.E.A.D. Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Northview, their record is now 2-3.
L.E.A.D. Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Destin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Destin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.4 points per game this season. As for Northview, they will take on Flomaton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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