Madison Academy Boys, Girls advance at Northeast Regional
Jacksonville- In their longest road trip of the season, Madison Academy travelled to Jacksonville State University’s Pete Mathews Coliseum to face Piedmont in what was essentially a home game for the 7th ranked Bulldogs. The duo of Kerryon Johnson and Josh Langford carried the Mustangs to a close 1 point victory, 57-56.
Johnson had 22 points and Langford had 21 points and pulled 15 rebounds.
Academy led 17-16 after one quarter and 37-29 at the half.
Piedmont made a run in the second half but missed a jump shot in the closing seconds that would have won the game.
The boys will now face Sylvania in a 10:30 A.M. game on Saturday for the Northeast Regional Championship and the trip to Birmingham and the Final Four.
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Girls
In another game that was practically a home game for the opponent, Madison Academy girls overcame a 7 point halftime deficit with a big third quarter to take the lead. Academy built the lead to as many as 7 in the fourth quarter and finished with a 61-57 win over Saks.
Lydia McGee led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds. She was followed by Sierra Jones with 11 points and Hannah Hursman with 9 points. Saks leading scorer was Addesha Collins with 23.
The girls will now play Pisgah Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for the Northeast Regional Championship and the trip to Birmingham and the Final Four.
