Basketball Recap: Eastmoor Academy Warriors vs. Briggs Bruins
The Eastmoor Academy Warriors scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Briggs 90-38 on the road. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Eastmoor Academy has managed all season.
James Nowell was his usual excellent self, going 7 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points and 0 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. King Moody was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
The win (which was Eastmoor Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 8-10. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 82.7 points per game. As for Briggs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastmoor Academy will take on the Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marion-Franklin is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak. As for Briggs, they will be playing at home against the Nubians at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Africentric Early College's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three contests.
