Basketball Recap: Brooks Skates Past Richards with Ease

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

11/25/24 vs Foreman	74
12/12/24 @ Horizon Science Academy-Southwest	50
01/23/25 @ Hancock	39
12/10/24 vs Catalyst-Maria	37
01/25/25 @ Richards	29

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Brooks's strategy against Richards on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Brooks Eagles blew the Richards Bulldogs out of the water with a 63-34 final score. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 27 points or more this season.

Lance Rogers was the offensive standout of the game as he posted nine points and four steals. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Bryce Hayes, who earned 11 points.

Brooks pushed their record up to 12-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points per game. As for Richards, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.

Brooks will face off against Dunbar at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Dunbar's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matchups. As for Richards, they will challenge Hillcrest at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.