Ardrey Kell lost against Palisades back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Ardrey Kell Knights took a 76-67 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palisades Pumas. While the Knights didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Pumas 19-15 in the first quarter.
Brett Freeman
| 02/14/25 @ Palisades | 34 |
| 02/11/25 vs Olympic | 17 |
| 02/07/25 vs South Mecklenburg | 21 |
| 02/04/25 @ Myers Park | 17 |
| 01/31/25 vs Berry | 21 |
| + 4 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Ardrey Kell lost, don't look at Brett Freeman. Despite the final result, he on his way to 34 points and seven boards. The match was Freeman's ninth in a row with at least 15 points. Bryceton Thomas was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Ardrey Kell was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive games.
Palisades' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kingston Henry led the charge by scoring 21 points. What's more, Henry posted four assists, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayen Reeves, who en route to 19 points and five rebounds.
Ardrey Kell has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-6 record this season. The victory made it two in a row for Palisades and bumps their season record up to 13-11.
Ardrey Kell has already played their next match, a 67-61 defeat against Berry on the 18th. As for Palisades, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-59 loss against Olympic on the 18th.
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