If Cambridge Academy was feeling good fresh off their 68-29 takedown of Midlands STEM Charter last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cambridge Academy Cougars fell 66-53 to the Richard Winn Academy Eagles on Friday. The Cougars were not able to make up for their defeat to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in January of 2024.
Cambridge Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Andrew Wiley and Maddox Lee. Wiley dropped a double-double on 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Lee posted 20 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists. That was a full 37.7% of Cambridge Academy's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's had more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bradley Funderburk, who put up six points.
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Even though they lost, Cambridge Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Richard Winn Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bennett Nicholson, who went 9 of 13 on his way to 21 points and four steals. Nicholson's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Bonds, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Cambridge Academy's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Richard Winn Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Wardlaw Academy the next time they take the court. Cambridge Academy will head out to face Wardlaw Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while Richard Winn Academy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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