The Master's Academy Patriots's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their 15th straight loss. They were the victim of a tough 46-21 loss at the hands of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Master's Academy has suffered since December 11, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Master's Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Carissa Hennessey. Despite the final result, she scored five points along with 12 rebounds and nine steals. Hennessey is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Katherine Siao, who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Siao has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Dalpra, who scored eight points along with two steals.
Master's Academy's defeat was their 17th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-16. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 18.9 points per game. As for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, their victory ended a eight-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-14.
Master's Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at 10:00 a.m. on January 19th. Hopefully Pineapple Cove Classical Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Thursday. They won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Master's Academy at 10:00 a.m. on January 19th. Hopefully Master's Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 23 on Thursday.
