Photo credit: Athletic Director – Eric Littleton

What happened: Midland Classical Academy earned a 61–41 victory over Abilene Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The Knights controlled the game from the start, leading 11–6 after the first quarter and extending the margin to 27–19 at halftime. They continued to build momentum with a 47–31 lead after the third and closed out the game with a 61–41 win. The win moved the Knights to 2-2 for the season.

Ethan Harris led the Knights with 18 points. Coy Nicholas added 13, and Judah Shulz contributed 12. Midland Classical also made 9 of 14 free throws. The team had a high-scoring night despite not making any 3-pointers, showing effective scoring in the paint and mid-range.

Go deeper: The Knights executed well offensively and defensively. Their balance of scoring from multiple players, disciplined rotations, and smart decision-making helped them maintain control throughout the contest. Strong free-throw shooting and aggressive drives to the basket helped Midland Classical overcome a lack of long-range shooting.

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What’s next: Midland Classical hosts Laredo’s United South on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., aiming to carry the momentum from this strong performance into another home victory.