SouthLake Christian Academy played a tough matchup on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Concord Academy Eagles and fell 85-13. While losing is never fun, SouthLake Christian Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 458th, while Concord Academy is ranked 34th).
Concord Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Smith, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 assists. Smith is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 25 games she's played. Justice Alexander was another key player, going 10 of 14 en route to 25 points.
SouthLake Christian Academy is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13. As for Concord Academy, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. SouthLake Christian Academy will challenge Metrolina Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Concord Academy, they will welcome Hickory Grove Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Concord Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Hickory Grove Christian likes a good challenge.
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