Alabama Christian (4-1) won their fourth game in a row with a 48-41 win over class 6A Wetumpka. The home standing Indians doubled up ACA in the first with a 12-6 lead after one, but the Eagles tied it 22-22 going into the half. Jaide Newkirk (8) and A’Kirra McElveen (5) led the team in scoring in the first two periods. The decisive quarter in the game turned out to be the third as ACA built a seven point lead. The teams played evenly in the fourth as Alabama Christian held the advantage with the seven-point triumph. The Lady Eagles top three scorers combined for 40 of the team’s 48 points. Jaide Newkirk led the team with 20 points while Izzy Warrick and A’Kirra McElveen both finished with 10 points.
Alabama Christian opens Area play on Thursday, December 5 as they visit Thorsby.