If the Southampton Academy Raiders were feeling good off their 49-24 takedown of Yeshivas Aish Kodesh Talmudical Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Southampton Academy took a serious blow against Banner Christian on Wednesday, falling 62-23. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Southampton Academy has scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Southampton Academy saw an underclassman step up: G Applewhite dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. The contest was Applewhite 's tenth in a row with at least ten points.
Southampton Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Banner Christian, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southampton Academy's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Brunswick Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 5th. Brunswick Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Southampton Academy likes a good challenge. As for Banner Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Amelia Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Amelia Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up ten on Wednesday.
