The Sylva Bay Academy Saints won the last time they faced the Laurel Christian Lions, and things went their way on Thursday too. Sylva Bay Academy strolled past the Lions with points to spare, taking the game 45-31. The win made it back-to-back wins for Sylva Bay Academy.
Sylva Bay Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brody Boyd out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Boyd is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cash Pickel, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Laurel Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Carmichael, who scored nine points. Another player making a difference was Thomas Reich, who scored nine points.
Sylva Bay Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Laurel Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.
Sylva Bay Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Lions at 7:45 p.m. on February 2nd. Lamar Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games. Laurel Christian's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on February 7th.
