Recap: Oxford Prep Griffins vs. Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions
The Oxford Prep Griffins were handed a two-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against the Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions on Thursday. Oxford Prep claimed a resounding 71-44 victory over Excelsior Classical Academy on the road. With Oxford Prep ahead 45-22 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Oxford Prep was led to victory by AleYaun Heggie and Davis Faulkner. Heggie dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds, while Faulkner scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Faulkner has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamarri Glover, who scored nine points along with five assists and two steals.
Oxford Prep used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Excelsior Classical Academy. And. Michael Cox made the most of the opportunity, scoring five points. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
When it comes to explaining why Excelsior Classical Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tyler Hill. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds. Hill has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played. Malachi Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Oxford Prep pushed their record up to 17-8 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-20.
Oxford Prep will square off against Roxboro Community at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Oxford Prep's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four matches. As for Excelsior Classical Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Vance Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Excelsior Classical Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 16 on Thursday.
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