It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but American Leadership Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pelion Panthers 58-56. The Patriots didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Payton Miles
| 02/13/25 @ Pelion | 4 |
| 02/11/25 vs Ninety Six | 1 |
| 02/07/25 @ Batesburg-Leesville | 3 |
| 02/04/25 vs Strom Thurmond | 1 |
| 01/25/25 vs Batesburg-Leesville | 3 |
| + 7 more games |
Leading American Leadership Academy to victory were Bryce Newton and Payton Miles. Newton posted 18 points, while Miles put up 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. That's the most steals Miles has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jake Cantor, who scored eight points.
Pelion's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kolton Rogers, who went 7-for-11 en route to 17 points and seven boards. Rogers continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Zyan Davis was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to seven assists and three steals.
American Leadership Academy's record is now 7-17. As for Pelion, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pelion beat American Leadership Academy by a score of 52-45 on Friday.
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