Basketball Recap: Patriot Prep Academy Piles Up the Points Against Horizon Science Academy

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

12/12/24 vs Horizon Science Academy	48
12/18/24 vs Horizon Science Academy	43
12/05/24 @ KIPP Columbus	41
12/09/24 vs Ohio School for the Deaf	35
12/10/24 @ Fairfield Christian Academy	-38

A well-balanced attack led Patriot Prep Academy over Horizon Science Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Patriot Prep Academy Eagles blew the Horizon Science Academy Hawks out of the water with a 49-6 final score. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 35 points or more this season.

Patriot Prep Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Faith Thomas, who posted 24 points and seven steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which Thomas has scored at least a third of Patriot Prep Academy's points. Narkuor Tetteh-Odonkor was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten boards.

Patriot Prep Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Patriot Prep Academy pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 42 points. As for Horizon Science Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patriot Prep Academy will head out to take on Granville Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Patriot Prep Academy's defense has only allowed 26.8 points per game this season, so Granville Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Horizon Science Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Linden-McKinley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.