Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Excel Christian Academy). They strolled past the Cornerstone Prep Academy Cougars with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 80-65. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 72-52 two weeks ago.
Excel Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but DaMir McBride led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 20 points and nine assists. Thanks to that strong game, McBride now owns an excellent 49.2% field goal percentage. Connor Garland also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Eagles
| 11/18/25 @ Cornerstone Prep Academy | 25 |
| 11/15/25 vs Chattahoochee | 13 |
| 11/14/25 vs Chattooga | 11 |
| 11/11/25 @ LaFayette | 13 |
| 11/04/25 vs Cornerstone Prep Academy | 9 |
| + 21 more games |
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Excel Christian Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Cornerstone Prep Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Simeon Greene, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Greene has been hot recently, having posted ten or more boards the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Seth Bledsoe, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 20 points and seven rebounds.
The victory snapped Excel Christian Academy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Excel Christian Academy will face off against Dade County at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cornerstone Prep Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Pinecrest Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 4.
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