The season opener continues to be the only blemish on the Lady Eagles record as they improved to 9-1 on the season with a 63-20 defeat of Loachapoaka. ACA erased any doubts early as they outscored the Indians 20-3 in the first period. The Eagles increased the lead to 35-11 by the half. Katelyn Sutton led the charge with 12 first half points. The defense continued to shine in the second half as Alabama Christian held its opponent scoreless in the fourth quarter.
Katelyn Sutton led all scorers with 18 points, hitting five 3-pointers, while Jaide Newkirk finiashed with 17 points. A trio of players, Addison Smith, A’Kirra McElveen, and Evelyn Tankersley, each contributed six points.
The boys opened the season with an overtime thriller against Loachapoaka, but could not bring home the victory Friday against the Indians. The home team did just enough to beat ACA (7-3) 51-48. The game was close throughout as ACA trailed by five at the half and cut the lead to three by the end of the third. Unfortunately, the Eagles could not give over the hump and overtake the Indians.
Mac Moorer’s 12 points led the offense followed closely by AC Walters with 11 and Jayden Jones with 10.
Alabama Christian continues its busy week on Saturday as they travel to Lee-Scott Academy.