Word of God Academy waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They strolled past the Riverdale Academy Rebels with points to spare, taking the game 50-36.
Word of God Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taj Bell, who went 8 for 13 en route to 17 points plus six rebounds. What's more, Bell also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Zyere Cartwright was another key player, scoring nine points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.
Word of God Academy pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.7 points per game. As for Riverdale Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Word of God Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-36 win against Faith Training Christian Academy on the 18th. As for Riverdale Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Ben's Ford Christian at 3:45 p.m. on November 26th.
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