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Minnehaha Academy rolls to victory over Providence Academy

By Ben Grundhauser, SportsEngine, 01/18/22, 7:00PM CST

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The Redhawks put more than 80 points on the scoreboard on Tuesday.

Minnehaha Academy's Addi Mack (5) drives to the basket over defnerd Brooke Hohenecker (3).  Mack led a scoring with 26 points in a 81-54 win over Providence Academy on Tuesday night. Photo by Cheryl A. Myers, SportsEngine

Minnehaha Academy's Addi Mack (5) drives to the basket over defender Brooke Hohenecker (3). Mack led all scorers with 26 points in a 81-54 win over Providence Academy. Photo by Cheryl A. Myers, SportsEngine

The matchup was an enticing one on paper. Minnehaha (12-2), ranked No. 1 in the Jan. 12   Minnesota Basketball News Class 2A ranking, taking on No. 2-2A Providence (11-4). 

Both teams have looked strong all year, but it was the Redhawks who jumped ahead early and never looked back. 

The dynamic duo of Charita Lewis and Addi Mack, along with stellar defensive play propelled Minnehaha to an 81-54 win over the Lions Tuesday night at Minnehaha Academy.

Charita Lewis (21) forced a turnover in the second half. Lewis tallied 22 points for Minnehaha Academy on Tuesday night. Photo by Cheryl A. Myers, SportsEngine

Charita Lewis (21) forced a turnover in the second half. Lewis tallied 22 points for Minnehaha Academy on Tuesday night. Photo by Cheryl A. Myers, SportsEngine

First Report

The duo of Charita Lewis and Addi Mack was too much for Providence Academy to overcome as the Redhawks took home an 81-54 win in Class 2A action Tuesday night at Minnehaha Academy. 

It was all Redhawks from the opening tip, jumping out to an early 7-0, and taking a 50-26 lead into halftime. 

Providence made mini runs throughout the second half, but Minnehaha always answered. Tenacious defense and overall flow on offense helped the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A by Minnesota Basketball News cruise to victory. 

Mack posted a game-high 26 points for Minnehaha, while finishing a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line. Senior guard Lewis totaled 22 points and knocked down three 3-pointers. Telia Graham dominated on the boards, hauling in 13 rebounds and adding eight points. 

Maddyn Greenway scored a team-high 25 points for Providence. Grace Counts added 15 points.

Providence Academy's Maddyn Greenway (30) drives to the basket through a trio of defenders in the first half.  Greenway led the Lions with 25 points against IMAC rival Minnehaha Academy. Photo by Cheryl A. Myers, SportsEngine

Providence Academy's Maddyn Greenway (30) drives to the basket through a trio of defenders in the first half. Greenway led the Lions with 25 points against IMAC rival Minnehaha Academy. Photo by Cheryl A. Myers, SportsEngine

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