Eagles fail to maintain lead in loss to Cornerstone

The Excel Christian Academy boys led most of the way Friday night in a home matchup with Cornerstone Prep Academy but came up short in the final minute, 73-69.

The Eagles raced to a 21-4 lead by the end of the first quarter but the visiting Cougars chipped away at that lead before pulling ahead for good with just 0:27 remaining in the game.

Excel led 32-27 at halftime and 48-46 at the end of the third quarter.

Ben Cobb of Cornerstone (7-4) led all scorers in the game with 29 points.

David Jinks scored 24 points for the Eagles. Carter May followed with 17 points. Kamarion Profit and King Eleazer contributed 14 points each.

ECA (2-12) visits Chickamauga next Thursday to take on Oakwood Christian.