Preview: Dunellen Destroyers vs. Eagle Academy
The Dunellen Destroyers will head out on the road to take on Eagle Academy on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in New Jersey (Dunellen is ranked 351st, while Eagle Academy is ranked 339th).
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought match, but Dunellen had to settle for a 38-36 defeat against Somerset Tech.
Despite their defeat, Dunellen saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. William Ghanim, who scored nine points along with two steals and two blocks, was perhaps the best of all. Ghanim is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Jamael Davis, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Eagle Academy came up short against American History on Saturday and fell 57-45. Eagle Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dunellen's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-11. As for Eagle Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
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