Basketball Recap: Richard Winn Academy's Win on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Richard Winn Academy won the last time they faced Wardlaw Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Richard Winn Academy Eagles walked away with a 68-55 victory over the Wardlaw Academy Patriots. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won four matchups in a row.

Richard Winn Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bennett Nicholson, who went 8 for 14 en route to 21 points and five steals. Nicholson's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Charlie Bonds was another key player, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Richard Winn Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive games.

Wardlaw Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colt Bailey, who went 10 of 18 on his way to 20 points. Jackson Smoak also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steals of the season.

Richard Winn Academy pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.6 points per game. As for Wardlaw Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.

Richard Winn Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 49-14 win against King Academy on the 9th. As for Wardlaw Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 39-36 defeat against Newberry Academy on the 14th.