Randolph-Macon Academy has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Wakefield School Fighting Owls at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Saturday, Randolph-Macon Academy was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 56-55 to Fork Union Military Academy. The loss put an end to Randolph-Macon Academy's undefeated start to the season.
Despite the defeat, Randolph-Macon Academy had strong showings from Chidera George, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Bilal Kebbay, who scored 23 points along with five rebounds and three steals. George is absolutely dominating the block category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tega Esievo, who scored six points along with five assists.
Meanwhile, Wakefield School entered their tilt with Ad Fontes Academy with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Wakefield School breezed by Ad Fontes Academy at home to the tune of 59-28. Wakefield School has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Randolph-Macon Academy's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-1. As for Wakefield School, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Randolph-Macon Academy strolled past Wakefield School in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 by a score of 49-34. Does Randolph-Macon Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wakefield School turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
