Basketball Recap: East Wake Academy Eagles vs. Oxford Prep Griffins
Oxford Prep came into Friday's game looking for another win against East Wake Academy, but Emma Roche wouldn't allow it. The East Wake Academy Eagles took down the Oxford Prep Griffins 47-33 on Friday thanks in part to Roche, who almost dropped a triple-double on 25 points, 16 rebounds, and nine blocks. Her evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Another player making a difference was Leila Gonzalez, who went 6 for 15 en route to 17 points plus four steals. Gonzalez is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
East Wake Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Oxford Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
East Wake Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on American Leadership Academy-Johnston at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. East Wake Academy is facing American Leadership Academy-Johnston at the right time seeing as American Leadership Academy-Johnston is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Oxford Prep, they will face off against River Mill at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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