Basketball Recap: Poplar Springs Drops Season-High Score on Emmanuel Christian

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Poplar Springs). They took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 75-13 win over the Emmanuel Christian Warriors. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Atomics with their most commanding win of the season.

Poplar Springs' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Baron Hall, who went 6 for 7 on his way to 12 points. Elliot Wyatt was another key player, putting up six points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Atomics

Offensive Rebounds

11/30/23 vs Vernon	16
01/11/24 @ Rehobeth	16
01/07/25 @ Emmanuel Christian	15
01/05/24 vs Ashford	15
12/01/23 @ Ashford	12

Poplar Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.

With the victory, Poplar Springs broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-10. As for Emmanuel Christian, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Poplar Springs wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 45-35 loss against Bethlehem on the 9th. Emmanuel Christian has also already played their next matchup, a 119-11 defeat against Pleasant Home on the 10th.