Basketball Recap: Hope Academy Trojan Tigers vs. Varsity Opponent
Hope Academy waltzed into their match on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Varsity Opponent Varsity Opponent, posting a 77-40 win. The Trojan Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Hope Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Willie Griggs, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 16 rebounds. With that strong performance, Griggs is now averaging an impressive 16 points per game. Another player making a difference was Nathaniel Boyer, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.
Hope Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Hope Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Hope Academy will head out on the road to take on Varsity Opponent at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Varsity Opponent has already played their next contest, a 126-83 loss against Hillcrest Prep on the 6th.
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