The Union Academy Cardinals had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 82-79 win over Albemarle on Monday. The victory was just what Union Academy needed coming off of a 73-53 defeat in their prior matchup.
Union Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Rangolan led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Everett Wease was another key contributor, scoring 19 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Union Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-18. As for Albemarle, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-21.
Union Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-59 defeat vs. South Stanly on the 21st. Albemarle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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