Halifax Academy's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Faith Christian on Friday. The Halifax Academy Vikings came out on top against the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans by a score of 61-48. The matchup marked the Vikings' most dominant win of the season so far.
Landon Peoples was his usual excellent self, going 8 for 19 en route to 20 points plus seven rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Jacob Crawford, who had ten points in addition to five steals.
Halifax Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Kerr-Vance Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of M.J. Wright, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds, and Lj Siplen, who went 5 for 12 en route to 10 points plus seven rebounds. What's more, Wright also racked up four threes, the most he's had since back in January. Mason Richardson was another key player, posting five points.
Halifax Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.2 points per game. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Halifax Academy will welcome Ridgecroft at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they and Brunswick Academy are set to duel on Friday.
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