The Anderson Prep Academy Jets were not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. The game between them and Irvington Preparatory Academy wasn't particularly close, with Anderson Prep Academy falling 81-63. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Tuesday (60), Anderson Prep Academy still had to take the loss.
Several Jets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lincoln Fathauer, who scored 13 points along with two steals. J'vion Chatman was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two steals.
Anderson Prep Academy struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Irvington Preparatory Academy pulled down ten offensive rebounds.
Irvington Preparatory Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Major Davis led the charge by dropping a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Davis is crushing the block category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Gideon Ohuabunwa, who scored 16 points along with three steals.
Anderson Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-9.
Anderson Prep Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Randolph Southern at 7:30 p.m. on February 15th. Randolph Southern is coming into the match with six straight defeats at home, meaning Anderson Prep Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Irvington Preparatory Academy will take on Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Riverside is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Irvington Preparatory Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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