The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Andrew Jackson Academy 35-33. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Calhoun Academy has managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Andrew Jackson Academy saw an underclassman step up: McKinley Beard scored ten points along with nine rebounds and four steals. Beard has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Carrigg, who scored 11 points along with four steals.
Calhoun Academy's win bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Calhoun Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Clarendon Hall at 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarendon Hall presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Calhoun Academy in South Carolina (Clarendon Hall is ranked 128th, while Calhoun Academy is ranked 265th). As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they will take on North at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. North is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
