High Point Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Liberty Red Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-40 back in January.
Ella Zhuk
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| 12/10/24 vs Greer Middle College | 2 |
| 01/31/25 @ Greenville Tech Charter | 1 |
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When it comes to explaining why High Point Academy lost, don't look at Ella Zhuk. Despite the final result, she posted 19 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. The dominant performance also gave Zhuk a new career-high in assists (three). Another player making a difference was Ti'Jah Davis, who had 11 points and eight rebounds.
Liberty found their leader in freshman Reagan Swafford, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 14 boards. Swafford is becoming a predictor of Liberty's success: when she posts at least ten rebounds the team is 2-1 (and 3-15 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Henderson, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 11 boards.
High Point Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Liberty, their victory bumped their record up to 5-16.
Coming up, High Point Academy will head out on the road to take on Landrum at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Brashier Middle College Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games.
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