Palmetto Scholars Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 64-55 to the Military Magnet Academy Eagles. The Phoenix were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
| 02/07/25 vs Military Magnet Academy | 56% |
| 02/05/25 @ Charleston Math & Science | 25% |
| 01/28/25 @ Scott's Branch | 57% |
| 01/27/25 @ Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics | 56% |
| 01/17/25 vs Lowcountry Wildcats Athletics | 60% |
| + 3 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Palmetto Scholars Academy lost, don't look at Michael King. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 11 points and 14 boards. Thanks to that strong game, King now owns an excellent 45.8% shooting accuracy. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddox Austin, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 16 points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Palmetto Scholars Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Palmetto Scholars Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Military Magnet Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-13 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Cross the next time they take the court. Palmetto Scholars Academy will host Cross at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while Military Magnet Academy will host them at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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