If Ezekiel Academy wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Macon-East Montgomery Academy, they should've done a better job of containing Jamiyah Powell. The Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights snuck past the Ezekiel Academy Knights with a 48-43 win on Saturday thanks in part to Powell, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 18 rebounds. Powell is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.
Ezekiel Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Addi Newell, who scored 15 points in addition to three steals, and Samiya Ballard, who went 6 for 11 en route to 14 points.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Ezekiel Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Macon-East Montgomery Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Edgewood Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 19th. Ezekiel Academy will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Brooklane Baptist at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ezekiel Academy is facing Brooklane Baptist at the right time seeing as Brooklane Baptist is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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