Banks Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were dealt a 62-4 defeat at the hands of the Edgewood Academy Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Jets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 408th, while the Wildcats are ranked 195th).
Edgewood Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emerson Boddie, who went 8 for 12 en route to 16 points and eight steals. Those 16 points gave Boddie a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lexie Smith, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten steals.
Banks Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Edgewood Academy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-9.
Banks Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Edgewood Academy, they will face off against Fort Dale Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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